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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.26, 10,919.58 and 2,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.26, 10,919.58 and 2,599.26 is: 3,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.26 : 10,919.58 = 2,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.26/10,919.58 = 2,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.26x = 10,919.58 × 2,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.26x = 28,382,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,827.51/7,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.60

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