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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.28, 10,582.56 and 1,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.28, 10,582.56 and 1,860.96 is: 2,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.28 : 10,582.56 = 1,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.28/10,582.56 = 1,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.28x = 10,582.56 × 1,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.28x = 19,693,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693,720.86/7,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.35

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