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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.80, 10,731.72 and 2,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.80, 10,731.72 and 2,540.72 is: 3,808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.80 : 10,731.72 = 2,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.80/10,731.72 = 2,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.80x = 10,731.72 × 2,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.80x = 27,266,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,332.00/7,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.78

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