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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.91, 10,563.56 and 1,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.91, 10,563.56 and 1,849.19 is: 2,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.91 : 10,563.56 = 1,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.91/10,563.56 = 1,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.91x = 10,563.56 × 1,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.91x = 19,533,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,967.45/7,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.57

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