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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.95, 10,619.93 and 2,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.95, 10,619.93 and 2,400 is: 3,600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.95 : 10,619.93 = 2,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.95/10,619.93 = 2,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.95x = 10,619.93 × 2,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.95x = 25,487,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,832/7,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.00

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