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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.62, 10,679.12 and 2,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.62, 10,679.12 and 2,189.05 is: 3,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.62 : 10,679.12 = 2,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.62/10,679.12 = 2,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.62x = 10,679.12 × 2,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.62x = 23,377,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377,127.64/7,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.48

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