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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.59, 10,698.66 and 2,450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.59, 10,698.66 and 2,450.39 is: 3,676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.59 : 10,698.66 = 2,450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.59/10,698.66 = 2,450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.59x = 10,698.66 × 2,450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.59x = 26,215,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215,889.48/7,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.02

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