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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.84, 10,591.28 and 2,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.84, 10,591.28 and 2,444.20 is: 3,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.84 : 10,591.28 = 2,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.84/10,591.28 = 2,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.84x = 10,591.28 × 2,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.84x = 25,887,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887,206.58/7,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.31

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