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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.55, 10,988.24 and 1,778.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.55, 10,988.24 and 1,778.89 is: 2,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.55 : 10,988.24 = 1,778.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.55/10,988.24 = 1,778.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.55x = 10,988.24 × 1,778.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.55x = 19,546,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,546,870.25/7,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.31

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