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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.76, 10,919.66 and 2,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.76, 10,919.66 and 2,349.76 is: 3,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.76 : 10,919.66 = 2,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.76/10,919.66 = 2,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.76x = 10,919.66 × 2,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.76x = 25,658,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658,580.28/7,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.65

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