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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.56, 10,769.49 and 2,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.56, 10,769.49 and 2,249.09 is: 3,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.56 : 10,769.49 = 2,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.56/10,769.49 = 2,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.56x = 10,769.49 × 2,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.56x = 24,221,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,538.80/7,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.68

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