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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.26, 10,737.82 and 2,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.26, 10,737.82 and 2,479 is: 3,717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.26 : 10,737.82 = 2,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.26/10,737.82 = 2,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.26x = 10,737.82 × 2,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.26x = 26,619,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,619,055.78/7,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.61

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