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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.66, 10,766.58 and 2,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.66, 10,766.58 and 2,498.66 is: 3,746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.66 : 10,766.58 = 2,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.66/10,766.58 = 2,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.66x = 10,766.58 × 2,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.66x = 26,902,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902,022.78/7,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.46

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