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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.89, 10,799.12 and 2,519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.89, 10,799.12 and 2,519.03 is: 3,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.89 : 10,799.12 = 2,519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.89/10,799.12 = 2,519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.89x = 10,799.12 × 2,519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.89x = 27,203,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,340.55/7,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.30

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