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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.40, 10,698.96 and 2,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.40, 10,698.96 and 2,452.96 is: 3,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.40 : 10,698.96 = 2,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.40/10,698.96 = 2,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.40x = 10,698.96 × 2,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.40x = 26,244,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,120.92/7,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.56

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