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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.39, 10,580.78 and 2,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.39, 10,580.78 and 2,897.34 is: 4,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.39 : 10,580.78 = 2,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.39/10,580.78 = 2,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.39x = 10,580.78 × 2,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.39x = 30,656,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656,102.64/7,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.60

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