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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.04, 10,734.33 and 1,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.04, 10,734.33 and 1,961.70 is: 2,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.04 : 10,734.33 = 1,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.04/10,734.33 = 1,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.04x = 10,734.33 × 1,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.04x = 21,057,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,535.16/7,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.21

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