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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.24, 10,792.38 and 2,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.24, 10,792.38 and 2,579 is: 3,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.24 : 10,792.38 = 2,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.24/10,792.38 = 2,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.24x = 10,792.38 × 2,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.24x = 27,833,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,548.02/7,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.18

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