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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.98, 10,769.98 and 2,182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.98, 10,769.98 and 2,182.39 is: 3,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.98 : 10,769.98 = 2,182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.98/10,769.98 = 2,182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.98x = 10,769.98 × 2,182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.98x = 23,504,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,328.94/7,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.59

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