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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.82, 10,762.59 and 2,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.82, 10,762.59 and 2,790.15 is: 4,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.82 : 10,762.59 = 2,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.82/10,762.59 = 2,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.82x = 10,762.59 × 2,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.82x = 30,029,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,240.49/7,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.61

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