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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.55, 10,591.80 and 2,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.55, 10,591.80 and 2,381.90 is: 3,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.55 : 10,591.80 = 2,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.55/10,591.80 = 2,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.55x = 10,591.80 × 2,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.55x = 25,228,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228,608.42/7,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.18

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