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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.92, 10,541 and 1,832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.92, 10,541 and 1,832.84 is: 2,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.92 : 10,541 = 1,832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.92/10,541 = 1,832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.92x = 10,541 × 1,832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.92x = 19,319,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,319,966.44/7,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.42

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