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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.74, 10,919.34 and 2,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.74, 10,919.34 and 2,085.60 is: 3,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.74 : 10,919.34 = 2,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.74/10,919.34 = 2,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.74x = 10,919.34 × 2,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.74x = 22,773,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,375.50/7,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.32

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