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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.90, 10,754.89 and 2,489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.90, 10,754.89 and 2,489.06 is: 3,734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.90 : 10,754.89 = 2,489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.90/10,754.89 = 2,489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.90x = 10,754.89 × 2,489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.90x = 26,769,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,566.50/7,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.12

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