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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.66, 10,575.14 and 1,856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.66, 10,575.14 and 1,856.94 is: 2,785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.66 : 10,575.14 = 1,856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.66/10,575.14 = 1,856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.66x = 10,575.14 × 1,856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.66x = 19,637,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637,400.47/7,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.19

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