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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.40, 10,587.60 and 2,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.40, 10,587.60 and 2,128.80 is: 3,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.40 : 10,587.60 = 2,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.40/10,587.60 = 2,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.40x = 10,587.60 × 2,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.40x = 22,538,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,882.88/7,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.20

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