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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.19, 10,777.04 and 1,990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.19, 10,777.04 and 1,990.07 is: 2,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.19 : 10,777.04 = 1,990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.19/10,777.04 = 1,990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.19x = 10,777.04 × 1,990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.19x = 21,447,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447,063.99/7,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.31

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