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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.80, 10,766.46 and 2,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.80, 10,766.46 and 2,562.92 is: 3,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.80 : 10,766.46 = 2,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.80/10,766.46 = 2,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.80x = 10,766.46 × 2,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.80x = 27,593,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,575.66/7,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.22

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