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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.58, 10,997.51 and 1,784.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.58, 10,997.51 and 1,784.97 is: 2,677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.58 : 10,997.51 = 1,784.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.58/10,997.51 = 1,784.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.58x = 10,997.51 × 1,784.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.58x = 19,630,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,216.50/7,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.49

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