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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.42, 11,159.19 and 1,892.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.42, 11,159.19 and 1,892.77 is: 2,839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.42 : 11,159.19 = 1,892.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.42/11,159.19 = 1,892.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.42x = 11,159.19 × 1,892.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.42x = 21,121,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,780.06/7,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.17

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