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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.49, 10,608.02 and 2,140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.49, 10,608.02 and 2,140.63 is: 3,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.49 : 10,608.02 = 2,140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.49/10,608.02 = 2,140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.49x = 10,608.02 × 2,140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.49x = 22,707,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,856.44/7,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.64

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