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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.79, 10,826.38 and 2,603.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.79, 10,826.38 and 2,603.19 is: 3,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.79 : 10,826.38 = 2,603.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.79/10,826.38 = 2,603.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.79x = 10,826.38 × 2,603.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.79x = 28,183,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,057.00/7,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.05

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