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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.69, 10,874.96 and 2,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.69, 10,874.96 and 2,319.82 is: 3,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.69 : 10,874.96 = 2,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.69/10,874.96 = 2,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.69x = 10,874.96 × 2,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.69x = 25,227,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,919.62/7,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.38

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