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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.78, 10,581.66 and 2,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.78, 10,581.66 and 2,894.40 is: 4,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.78 : 10,581.66 = 2,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.78/10,581.66 = 2,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.78x = 10,581.66 × 2,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.78x = 30,627,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,556.70/7,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.01

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