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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.66, 10,779.42 and 2,572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.66, 10,779.42 and 2,572.58 is: 3,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.66 : 10,779.42 = 2,572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.66/10,779.42 = 2,572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.66x = 10,779.42 × 2,572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.66x = 27,730,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730,920.30/7,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.52

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