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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.84, 10,585.26 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.84, 10,585.26 and 2,440.20 is: 3,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.84 : 10,585.26 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.84/10,585.26 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.84x = 10,585.26 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.84x = 25,830,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830,151.45/7,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.30

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