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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.84, 10,775.16 and 2,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.84, 10,775.16 and 2,794.86 is: 4,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.84 : 10,775.16 = 2,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.84/10,775.16 = 2,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.84x = 10,775.16 × 2,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.84x = 30,115,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,063.68/7,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.39

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