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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.88, 10,578.02 and 2,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.88, 10,578.02 and 2,121 is: 3,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.88 : 10,578.02 = 2,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.88/10,578.02 = 2,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.88x = 10,578.02 × 2,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.88x = 22,435,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,980.42/7,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.56

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