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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.08, 10,583.46 and 2,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.08, 10,583.46 and 2,439 is: 3,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.08 : 10,583.46 = 2,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.08/10,583.46 = 2,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.08x = 10,583.46 × 2,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.08x = 25,813,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813,058.94/7,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.75

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