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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.30, 10,764.73 and 1,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.30, 10,764.73 and 1,983.17 is: 2,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.30 : 10,764.73 = 1,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.30/10,764.73 = 1,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.30x = 10,764.73 × 1,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.30x = 21,348,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348,279.68/7,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.42

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