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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.72, 10,742.84 and 1,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.72, 10,742.84 and 1,968 is: 2,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.72 : 10,742.84 = 1,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.72/10,742.84 = 1,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.72x = 10,742.84 × 1,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.72x = 21,141,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,909.12/7,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.07

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