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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.79, 10,817.69 and 1,739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.79, 10,817.69 and 1,739.79 is: 2,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.79 : 10,817.69 = 1,739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.79/10,817.69 = 1,739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.79x = 10,817.69 × 1,739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.79x = 18,820,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820,500.19/7,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.69

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