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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.24, 10,579.44 and 1,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.24, 10,579.44 and 1,858.52 is: 2,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.24 : 10,579.44 = 1,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.24/10,579.44 = 1,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.24x = 10,579.44 × 1,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.24x = 19,662,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,100.83/7,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.06

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