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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.74, 10,572.89 and 2,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.74, 10,572.89 and 2,304.98 is: 3,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.74 : 10,572.89 = 2,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.74/10,572.89 = 2,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.74x = 10,572.89 × 2,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.74x = 24,370,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370,299.99/7,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.91

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