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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.42, 10,581.78 and 2,374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.42, 10,581.78 and 2,374.57 is: 3,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.42 : 10,581.78 = 2,374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.42/10,581.78 = 2,374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.42x = 10,581.78 × 2,374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.42x = 25,127,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,177.33/7,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.91

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