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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.18, 10,754.58 and 2,490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.18, 10,754.58 and 2,490.30 is: 3,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.18 : 10,754.58 = 2,490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.18/10,754.58 = 2,490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.18x = 10,754.58 × 2,490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.18x = 26,782,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,130.57/7,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.21

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