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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.98, 10,549.48 and 1,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.98, 10,549.48 and 1,838.82 is: 2,758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.98 : 10,549.48 = 1,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.98/10,549.48 = 1,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.98x = 10,549.48 × 1,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.98x = 19,398,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,594.81/7,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.23

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