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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.97, 10,786.92 and 2,260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.97, 10,786.92 and 2,260.82 is: 3,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.97 : 10,786.92 = 2,260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.97/10,786.92 = 2,260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.97x = 10,786.92 × 2,260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.97x = 24,387,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,387,230.54/7,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.37

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