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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074, 10,610.64 and 2,143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074, 10,610.64 and 2,143.62 is: 3,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074 : 10,610.64 = 2,143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074/10,610.64 = 2,143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074x = 10,610.64 × 2,143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074x = 22,745,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,745,180.12/7,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.32

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