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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.76, 10,570.68 and 1,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.76, 10,570.68 and 1,852.50 is: 2,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.76 : 10,570.68 = 1,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.76/10,570.68 = 1,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.76x = 10,570.68 × 1,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.76x = 19,582,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,184.70/7,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.89

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