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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.14, 10,549.80 and 1,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.14, 10,549.80 and 1,839 is: 2,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.14 : 10,549.80 = 1,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.14/10,549.80 = 1,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.14x = 10,549.80 × 1,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.14x = 19,401,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,082.20/7,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.52

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