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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.90, 10,784.74 and 2,259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.90, 10,784.74 and 2,259.83 is: 3,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.90 : 10,784.74 = 2,259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.90/10,784.74 = 2,259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.90x = 10,784.74 × 2,259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.90x = 24,371,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,667.70/7,189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.71

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