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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.89, 10,787.43 and 2,510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.89, 10,787.43 and 2,510.59 is: 3,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.89 : 10,787.43 = 2,510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.89/10,787.43 = 2,510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.89x = 10,787.43 × 2,510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.89x = 27,082,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,780.64/7,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.79

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