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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.74, 10,574.34 and 2,369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.74, 10,574.34 and 2,369.21 is: 3,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.74 : 10,574.34 = 2,369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.74/10,574.34 = 2,369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.74x = 10,574.34 × 2,369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.74x = 25,052,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052,858.51/7,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.23

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