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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.67, 10,769.51 and 2,249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.67, 10,769.51 and 2,249.69 is: 3,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.67 : 10,769.51 = 2,249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.67/10,769.51 = 2,249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.67x = 10,769.51 × 2,249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.67x = 24,228,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,088.94/7,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.54

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