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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.94, 10,787.16 and 1,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.94, 10,787.16 and 1,996.83 is: 2,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.94 : 10,787.16 = 1,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.94/10,787.16 = 1,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.94x = 10,787.16 × 1,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.94x = 21,540,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,124.70/7,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.45

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