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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.88, 10,753.68 and 1,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.88, 10,753.68 and 1,974.80 is: 2,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.88 : 10,753.68 = 1,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.88/10,753.68 = 1,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.88x = 10,753.68 × 1,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.88x = 21,236,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,367.26/7,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.30

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