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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.59, 10,910.35 and 2,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.59, 10,910.35 and 2,079.46 is: 3,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.59 : 10,910.35 = 2,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.59/10,910.35 = 2,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.59x = 10,910.35 × 2,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.59x = 22,687,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,636.41/7,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.18

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