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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.21, 10,799.85 and 2,269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.21, 10,799.85 and 2,269.25 is: 3,404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.21 : 10,799.85 = 2,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.21/10,799.85 = 2,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.21x = 10,799.85 × 2,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.21x = 24,507,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,554.62/7,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.20

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