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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.50, 10,910.70 and 2,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.50, 10,910.70 and 2,079.78 is: 3,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.50 : 10,910.70 = 2,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.50/10,910.70 = 2,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.50x = 10,910.70 × 2,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.50x = 22,691,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,855.65/7,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.80

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