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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.59, 10,770 and 1,985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.59, 10,770 and 1,985.47 is: 2,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.59 : 10,770 = 1,985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.59/10,770 = 1,985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.59x = 10,770 × 1,985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.59x = 21,383,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,383,511.90/7,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.38

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