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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.32, 10,783.32 and 1,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.32, 10,783.32 and 1,996.60 is: 2,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.32 : 10,783.32 = 1,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.32/10,783.32 = 1,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.32x = 10,783.32 × 1,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.32x = 21,529,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529,976.71/7,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.30

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