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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.74, 10,785.21 and 2,259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.74, 10,785.21 and 2,259.27 is: 3,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.74 : 10,785.21 = 2,259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.74/10,785.21 = 2,259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.74x = 10,785.21 × 2,259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.74x = 24,366,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,701.40/7,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.09

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