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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.41, 10,573.27 and 1,855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.41, 10,573.27 and 1,855.69 is: 2,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.41 : 10,573.27 = 1,855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.41/10,573.27 = 1,855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.41x = 10,573.27 × 1,855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.41x = 19,620,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,620,649.26/7,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.31

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