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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.20, 10,918.86 and 2,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.20, 10,918.86 and 2,085.12 is: 3,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.20 : 10,918.86 = 2,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.20/10,918.86 = 2,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.20x = 10,918.86 × 2,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.20x = 22,767,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,133.36/7,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.70

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