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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.03, 10,771.50 and 1,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.03, 10,771.50 and 1,844.19 is: 2,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.03 : 10,771.50 = 1,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.03/10,771.50 = 1,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.03x = 10,771.50 × 1,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.03x = 19,864,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864,692.59/7,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.27

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