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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.74, 10,910.34 and 2,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.74, 10,910.34 and 2,079.60 is: 3,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.74 : 10,910.34 = 2,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.74/10,910.34 = 2,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.74x = 10,910.34 × 2,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.74x = 22,689,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,143.06/7,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.32

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