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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.64, 10,740.96 and 1,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.64, 10,740.96 and 1,966.56 is: 2,949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.64 : 10,740.96 = 1,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.64/10,740.96 = 1,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.64x = 10,740.96 × 1,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.64x = 21,122,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,742.30/7,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.84

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