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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.92, 10,570.86 and 2,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.92, 10,570.86 and 2,370.09 is: 3,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.92 : 10,570.86 = 2,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.92/10,570.86 = 2,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.92x = 10,570.86 × 2,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.92x = 25,053,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053,889.58/7,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.29

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