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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.60, 10,570.80 and 2,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.60, 10,570.80 and 2,607.04 is: 3,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.60 : 10,570.80 = 2,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.60/10,570.80 = 2,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.60x = 10,570.80 × 2,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.60x = 27,558,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,498.43/7,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.23

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