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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.78, 10,774.44 and 1,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.78, 10,774.44 and 1,988.44 is: 2,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.78 : 10,774.44 = 1,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.78/10,774.44 = 1,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.78x = 10,774.44 × 1,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.78x = 21,424,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424,300.54/7,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.32

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