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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.16, 10,618.72 and 2,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.16, 10,618.72 and 2,148.80 is: 3,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.16 : 10,618.72 = 2,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.16/10,618.72 = 2,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.16x = 10,618.72 × 2,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.16x = 22,817,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,505.54/7,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.19

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