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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.95, 10,574.99 and 2,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.95, 10,574.99 and 2,052.74 is: 3,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.95 : 10,574.99 = 2,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.95/10,574.99 = 2,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.95x = 10,574.99 × 2,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.95x = 21,707,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707,728.84/7,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.70

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