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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.28, 10,577.58 and 1,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.28, 10,577.58 and 1,858.56 is: 2,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.28 : 10,577.58 = 1,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.28/10,577.58 = 1,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.28x = 10,577.58 × 1,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.28x = 19,659,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,067.08/7,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.62

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