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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.24, 10,589.86 and 2,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.24, 10,589.86 and 2,444 is: 3,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.24 : 10,589.86 = 2,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.24/10,589.86 = 2,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.24x = 10,589.86 × 2,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.24x = 25,881,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,881,617.84/7,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.75

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