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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.87, 10,769.79 and 2,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.87, 10,769.79 and 2,249.89 is: 3,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.87 : 10,769.79 = 2,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.87/10,769.79 = 2,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.87x = 10,769.79 × 2,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.87x = 24,230,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,230,820.50/7,179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.83

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