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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.34, 10,985.55 and 2,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.34, 10,985.55 and 2,059.74 is: 3,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.34 : 10,985.55 = 2,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.34/10,985.55 = 2,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.34x = 10,985.55 × 2,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.34x = 22,627,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,376.76/7,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.34

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