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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.16, 10,768.40 and 2,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.16, 10,768.40 and 2,795.20 is: 4,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.16 : 10,768.40 = 2,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.16/10,768.40 = 2,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.16x = 10,768.40 × 2,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.16x = 30,099,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,831.68/7,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.08

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