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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.38, 10,779.82 and 2,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.38, 10,779.82 and 2,801.72 is: 4,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.38 : 10,779.82 = 2,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.38/10,779.82 = 2,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.38x = 10,779.82 × 2,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.38x = 30,201,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,976.39/7,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.92

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