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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.53, 10,546.48 and 1,837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.53, 10,546.48 and 1,837.81 is: 2,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.53 : 10,546.48 = 1,837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.53/10,546.48 = 1,837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.53x = 10,546.48 × 1,837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.53x = 19,382,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,426.41/7,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.50

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