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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.70, 10,957.05 and 2,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.70, 10,957.05 and 2,039.70 is: 3,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.70 : 10,957.05 = 2,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.70/10,957.05 = 2,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.70x = 10,957.05 × 2,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.70x = 22,349,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,094.89/7,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.55

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