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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.80, 10,562.70 and 1,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.80, 10,562.70 and 1,848.20 is: 2,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.80 : 10,562.70 = 1,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.80/10,562.70 = 1,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.80x = 10,562.70 × 1,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.80x = 19,521,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521,982.14/7,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.30

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