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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.91, 10,573.33 and 2,118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.91, 10,573.33 and 2,118.54 is: 3,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.91 : 10,573.33 = 2,118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.91/10,573.33 = 2,118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.91x = 10,573.33 × 2,118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.91x = 22,400,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,022.54/7,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.80

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