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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.33, 10,785.59 and 2,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.33, 10,785.59 and 2,259.96 is: 3,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.33 : 10,785.59 = 2,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.33/10,785.59 = 2,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.33x = 10,785.59 × 2,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.33x = 24,374,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,990.68/7,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.97

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