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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.88, 10,919.81 and 2,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.88, 10,919.81 and 2,085.75 is: 3,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.88 : 10,919.81 = 2,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.88/10,919.81 = 2,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.88x = 10,919.81 × 2,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.88x = 22,775,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,998.92/7,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.63

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