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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.51, 10,875.88 and 2,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.51, 10,875.88 and 2,319.44 is: 3,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.51 : 10,875.88 = 2,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.51/10,875.88 = 2,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.51x = 10,875.88 × 2,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.51x = 25,225,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,951.11/7,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.68

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