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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.46, 10,910.18 and 2,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.46, 10,910.18 and 2,079.33 is: 3,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.46 : 10,910.18 = 2,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.46/10,910.18 = 2,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.46x = 10,910.18 × 2,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.46x = 22,685,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,864.58/7,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.99

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