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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.46, 10,574.02 and 2,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.46, 10,574.02 and 2,890.74 is: 4,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.46 : 10,574.02 = 2,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.46/10,574.02 = 2,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.46x = 10,574.02 × 2,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.46x = 30,566,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566,742.57/7,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.35

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