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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319.98, 10,979.92 and 2,389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319.98, 10,979.92 and 2,389.62 is: 3,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319.98 : 10,979.92 = 2,389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319.98/10,979.92 = 2,389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319.98x = 10,979.92 × 2,389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319.98x = 26,237,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237,836.43/7,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.41

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