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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.55, 10,588.80 and 2,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.55, 10,588.80 and 2,379.90 is: 3,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.55 : 10,588.80 = 2,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.55/10,588.80 = 2,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.55x = 10,588.80 × 2,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.55x = 25,200,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,269.73/7,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.18

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