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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.16, 10,564.80 and 1,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.16, 10,564.80 and 1,849 is: 2,773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.16 : 10,564.80 = 1,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.16/10,564.80 = 1,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.16x = 10,564.80 × 1,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.16x = 19,534,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,315.20/7,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.52

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