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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.41, 10,769.12 and 2,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.41, 10,769.12 and 2,249.50 is: 3,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.41 : 10,769.12 = 2,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.41/10,769.12 = 2,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.41x = 10,769.12 × 2,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.41x = 24,225,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225,135.44/7,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.25

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