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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.13, 10,546.79 and 1,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.13, 10,546.79 and 1,837 is: 2,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.13 : 10,546.79 = 1,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.13/10,546.79 = 1,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.13x = 10,546.79 × 1,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.13x = 19,374,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,453.23/7,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.52

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