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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.42, 10,540.26 and 1,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.42, 10,540.26 and 1,832.34 is: 2,748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.42 : 10,540.26 = 1,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.42/10,540.26 = 1,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.42x = 10,540.26 × 1,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.42x = 19,313,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313,340.01/7,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.67

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