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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.68, 10,580.50 and 2,890.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.68, 10,580.50 and 2,890.61 is: 4,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.68 : 10,580.50 = 2,890.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.68/10,580.50 = 2,890.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.68x = 10,580.50 × 2,890.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.68x = 30,584,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,584,099.11/7,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.29

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