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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.90, 10,893.69 and 2,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.90, 10,893.69 and 2,879.74 is: 4,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.90 : 10,893.69 = 2,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.90/10,893.69 = 2,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.90x = 10,893.69 × 2,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.90x = 31,370,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370,994.84/7,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.94

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