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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.40, 10,589.10 and 2,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.40, 10,589.10 and 2,129.80 is: 3,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.40 : 10,589.10 = 2,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.40/10,589.10 = 2,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.40x = 10,589.10 × 2,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.40x = 22,552,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,665.18/7,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.70

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