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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.80, 10,773.06 and 2,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.80, 10,773.06 and 2,564.80 is: 3,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.80 : 10,773.06 = 2,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.80/10,773.06 = 2,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.80x = 10,773.06 × 2,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.80x = 27,630,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,744.29/7,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.33

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