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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.19, 10,783.78 and 1,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.19, 10,783.78 and 1,995.06 is: 2,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.19 : 10,783.78 = 1,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.19/10,783.78 = 1,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.19x = 10,783.78 × 1,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.19x = 21,514,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,288.13/7,189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.59

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