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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.86, 10,580.78 and 2,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.86, 10,580.78 and 2,670.22 is: 4,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.86 : 10,580.78 = 2,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.86/10,580.78 = 2,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.86x = 10,580.78 × 2,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.86x = 28,253,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,253,010.37/7,052.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.89

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