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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.89, 10,772.82 and 1,987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.89, 10,772.82 and 1,987.75 is: 2,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.89 : 10,772.82 = 1,987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.89/10,772.82 = 1,987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.89x = 10,772.82 × 1,987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.89x = 21,413,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413,672.96/7,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.62

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