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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.80, 10,757.46 and 2,790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.80, 10,757.46 and 2,790.09 is: 4,185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.80 : 10,757.46 = 2,790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.80/10,757.46 = 2,790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.80x = 10,757.46 × 2,790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.80x = 30,014,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014,281.57/7,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.04

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