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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.41, 10,972.69 and 2,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.41, 10,972.69 and 2,119.61 is: 3,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.41 : 10,972.69 = 2,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.41/10,972.69 = 2,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.41x = 10,972.69 × 2,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.41x = 23,257,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,768.59/7,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.72

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