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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.80, 10,786.36 and 1,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.80, 10,786.36 and 1,996.64 is: 2,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.80 : 10,786.36 = 1,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.80/10,786.36 = 1,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.80x = 10,786.36 × 1,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.80x = 21,536,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,477.83/7,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.00

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