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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.79, 10,354.21 and 2,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.79, 10,354.21 and 2,519.24 is: 3,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.79 : 10,354.21 = 2,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.79/10,354.21 = 2,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.79x = 10,354.21 × 2,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.79x = 26,084,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084,696.10/6,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.41

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