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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.13, 10,768.98 and 1,986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.13, 10,768.98 and 1,986.02 is: 2,978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.13 : 10,768.98 = 1,986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.13/10,768.98 = 1,986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.13x = 10,768.98 × 1,986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.13x = 21,387,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387,409.66/7,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.69

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