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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.96, 10,774.20 and 2,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.96, 10,774.20 and 2,801.52 is: 4,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.96 : 10,774.20 = 2,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.96/10,774.20 = 2,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.96x = 10,774.20 × 2,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.96x = 30,184,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184,136.78/7,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.36

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