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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.46, 10,577.61 and 1,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.46, 10,577.61 and 1,858.74 is: 2,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.46 : 10,577.61 = 1,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.46/10,577.61 = 1,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.46x = 10,577.61 × 1,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.46x = 19,661,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661,026.81/7,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.83

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