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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.68, 10,794.12 and 2,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.68, 10,794.12 and 2,001.60 is: 3,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.68 : 10,794.12 = 2,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.68/10,794.12 = 2,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.68x = 10,794.12 × 2,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.68x = 21,605,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605,510.59/7,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.57

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