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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.81, 10,807.23 and 1,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.81, 10,807.23 and 1,732.81 is: 2,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.81 : 10,807.23 = 1,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.81/10,807.23 = 1,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.81x = 10,807.23 × 1,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.81x = 18,726,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726,876.22/7,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.22

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