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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.38, 10,980.62 and 1,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.38, 10,980.62 and 1,773.72 is: 2,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.38 : 10,980.62 = 1,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.38/10,980.62 = 1,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.38x = 10,980.62 × 1,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.38x = 19,476,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476,540.48/7,320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.59

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