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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.57, 10,889.37 and 1,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.57, 10,889.37 and 1,994.66 is: 2,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.57 : 10,889.37 = 1,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.57/10,889.37 = 1,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.57x = 10,889.37 × 1,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.57x = 21,720,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,720,590.76/7,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.99

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