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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.31, 10,587.74 and 2,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.31, 10,587.74 and 2,126.84 is: 3,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.31 : 10,587.74 = 2,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.31/10,587.74 = 2,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.31x = 10,587.74 × 2,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.31x = 22,518,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,365.37/7,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.79

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