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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.24, 10,585.38 and 2,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.24, 10,585.38 and 2,441 is: 3,659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.24 : 10,585.38 = 2,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.24/10,585.38 = 2,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.24x = 10,585.38 × 2,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.24x = 25,838,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838,912.58/7,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.26

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