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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.53, 10,549.48 and 1,839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.53, 10,549.48 and 1,839.81 is: 2,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.53 : 10,549.48 = 1,839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.53/10,549.48 = 1,839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.53x = 10,549.48 × 1,839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.53x = 19,409,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409,038.80/7,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.50

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