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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.01, 10,679.54 and 2,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.01, 10,679.54 and 2,189.07 is: 3,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.01 : 10,679.54 = 2,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.01/10,679.54 = 2,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.01x = 10,679.54 × 2,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.01x = 23,378,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,217.84/7,119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.91

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