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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.58, 10,570.44 and 2,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.58, 10,570.44 and 2,430.50 is: 3,644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.58 : 10,570.44 = 2,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.58/10,570.44 = 2,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.58x = 10,570.44 × 2,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.58x = 25,691,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691,454.42/7,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.91

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