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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.76, 10,579.92 and 1,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.76, 10,579.92 and 1,788.80 is: 2,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.76 : 10,579.92 = 1,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.76/10,579.92 = 1,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.76x = 10,579.92 × 1,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.76x = 18,925,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925,360.90/7,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.02

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