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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.92, 10,619.64 and 2,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.92, 10,619.64 and 2,149.36 is: 3,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.92 : 10,619.64 = 2,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.92/10,619.64 = 2,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.92x = 10,619.64 × 2,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.92x = 22,825,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825,429.43/7,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.97

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