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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.04, 10,738.89 and 1,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.04, 10,738.89 and 1,964.70 is: 2,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.04 : 10,738.89 = 1,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.04/10,738.89 = 1,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.04x = 10,738.89 × 1,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.04x = 21,098,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,697.18/7,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.73

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