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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.99, 10,981.49 and 1,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.99, 10,981.49 and 1,774.34 is: 2,661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.99 : 10,981.49 = 1,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.99/10,981.49 = 1,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.99x = 10,981.49 × 1,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.99x = 19,484,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484,896.97/7,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.51

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