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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.78, 10,590.90 and 2,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.78, 10,590.90 and 2,902.05 is: 4,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.78 : 10,590.90 = 2,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.78/10,590.90 = 2,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.78x = 10,590.90 × 2,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.78x = 30,735,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,735,321.35/7,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.58

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