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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.52, 10,788.46 and 1,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.52, 10,788.46 and 1,998.28 is: 2,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.52 : 10,788.46 = 1,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.52/10,788.46 = 1,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.52x = 10,788.46 × 1,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.52x = 21,558,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558,363.85/7,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.33

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