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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.99, 10,784.68 and 2,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.99, 10,784.68 and 2,259.52 is: 3,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.99 : 10,784.68 = 2,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.99/10,784.68 = 2,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.99x = 10,784.68 × 2,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.99x = 24,368,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368,167.54/7,189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.18

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