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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.79, 10,777.19 and 1,990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.79, 10,777.19 and 1,990.67 is: 2,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.79 : 10,777.19 = 1,990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.79/10,777.19 = 1,990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.79x = 10,777.19 × 1,990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.79x = 21,453,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,764.98/7,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.00

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