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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.30, 10,786.54 and 2,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.30, 10,786.54 and 2,259.48 is: 3,389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.30 : 10,786.54 = 2,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.30/10,786.54 = 2,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.30x = 10,786.54 × 2,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.30x = 24,371,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,971.40/7,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.56

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