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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.57, 10,994.31 and 1,782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.57, 10,994.31 and 1,782.90 is: 2,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.57 : 10,994.31 = 1,782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.57/10,994.31 = 1,782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.57x = 10,994.31 × 1,782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.57x = 19,601,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601,755.30/7,329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.34

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