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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.02, 10,783.23 and 1,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.02, 10,783.23 and 1,994.76 is: 2,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.02 : 10,783.23 = 1,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.02/10,783.23 = 1,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.02x = 10,783.23 × 1,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.02x = 21,509,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509,955.87/7,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.06

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