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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061, 10,585 and 2,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061, 10,585 and 2,440.76 is: 3,658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061 : 10,585 = 2,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061/10,585 = 2,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061x = 10,585 × 2,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061x = 25,835,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835,444.60/7,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.89

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