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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.78, 10,786.30 and 1,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.78, 10,786.30 and 1,996.66 is: 2,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.78 : 10,786.30 = 1,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.78/10,786.30 = 1,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.78x = 10,786.30 × 1,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.78x = 21,536,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,573.76/7,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.03

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