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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.49, 10,588.10 and 2,438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.49, 10,588.10 and 2,438.49 is: 3,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.49 : 10,588.10 = 2,438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.49/10,588.10 = 2,438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.49x = 10,588.10 × 2,438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.49x = 25,818,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,975.97/7,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.42

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