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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.88, 11,017.89 and 2,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.88, 11,017.89 and 2,079.80 is: 3,119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.88 : 11,017.89 = 2,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.88/11,017.89 = 2,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.88x = 11,017.89 × 2,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.88x = 22,915,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915,007.62/7,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.86

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