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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.16, 11,068.72 and 2,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.16, 11,068.72 and 2,184.60 is: 3,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.16 : 11,068.72 = 2,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.16/11,068.72 = 2,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.16x = 11,068.72 × 2,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.16x = 24,180,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180,725.71/7,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.89

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