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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079, 10,618.08 and 2,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079, 10,618.08 and 2,148.68 is: 3,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079 : 10,618.08 = 2,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079/10,618.08 = 2,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079x = 10,618.08 × 2,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079x = 22,814,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,856.13/7,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.89

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