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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.25, 10,784.32 and 2,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.25, 10,784.32 and 2,259.07 is: 3,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.25 : 10,784.32 = 2,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.25/10,784.32 = 2,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.25x = 10,784.32 × 2,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.25x = 24,362,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,501.17/7,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.74

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