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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.34, 10,574.94 and 2,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.34, 10,574.94 and 2,606.40 is: 3,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.34 : 10,574.94 = 2,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.34/10,574.94 = 2,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.34x = 10,574.94 × 2,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.34x = 27,562,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,562,523.62/7,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.94

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