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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.28, 10,680.27 and 2,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.28, 10,680.27 and 2,189.35 is: 3,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.28 : 10,680.27 = 2,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.28/10,680.27 = 2,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.28x = 10,680.27 × 2,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.28x = 23,382,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382,849.12/7,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.44

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