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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.58, 10,565.38 and 1,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.58, 10,565.38 and 1,849.44 is: 2,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.58 : 10,565.38 = 1,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.58/10,565.38 = 1,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.58x = 10,565.38 × 1,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.58x = 19,540,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,540,036.39/7,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.16

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