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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.67, 10,574.55 and 1,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.67, 10,574.55 and 1,855.50 is: 2,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.67 : 10,574.55 = 1,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.67/10,574.55 = 1,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.67x = 10,574.55 × 1,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.67x = 19,621,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621,077.53/7,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.26

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