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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.08, 10,588.32 and 2,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.08, 10,588.32 and 2,440 is: 3,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.08 : 10,588.32 = 2,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.08/10,588.32 = 2,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.08x = 10,588.32 × 2,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.08x = 25,835,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835,500.80/7,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.41

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