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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.79, 10,723.33 and 2,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.79, 10,723.33 and 2,219.10 is: 3,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.79 : 10,723.33 = 2,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.79/10,723.33 = 2,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.79x = 10,723.33 × 2,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.79x = 23,796,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,130.51/7,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.76

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