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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.91, 10,571.02 and 1,854.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.91, 10,571.02 and 1,854.19 is: 2,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.91 : 10,571.02 = 1,854.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.91/10,571.02 = 1,854.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.91x = 10,571.02 × 1,854.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.91x = 19,600,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,617.45/7,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.06

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