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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.41, 10,574.83 and 2,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.41, 10,574.83 and 2,608.25 is: 3,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.41 : 10,574.83 = 2,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.41/10,574.83 = 2,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.41x = 10,574.83 × 2,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.41x = 27,581,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581,734.43/7,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.63

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