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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 1,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 1,994.80 is: 2,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.80 : 10,889.70 = 1,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.80/10,889.70 = 1,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.80x = 10,889.70 × 1,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.80x = 21,722,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722,773.56/7,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.20

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