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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.82, 10,619.76 and 2,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.82, 10,619.76 and 2,148.83 is: 3,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.82 : 10,619.76 = 2,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.82/10,619.76 = 2,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.82x = 10,619.76 × 2,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.82x = 22,820,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,005.78/7,078.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.70

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