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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319.97, 10,981.58 and 2,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319.97, 10,981.58 and 2,126.25 is: 3,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319.97 : 10,981.58 = 2,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319.97/10,981.58 = 2,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319.97x = 10,981.58 × 2,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319.97x = 23,349,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,573.84/7,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.85

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