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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.40, 10,797.74 and 2,519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.40, 10,797.74 and 2,519.77 is: 3,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.40 : 10,797.74 = 2,519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.40/10,797.74 = 2,519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.40x = 10,797.74 × 2,519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.40x = 27,207,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,781.73/7,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.75

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