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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.96, 10,579.44 and 1,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.96, 10,579.44 and 1,858.72 is: 2,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.96 : 10,579.44 = 1,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.96/10,579.44 = 1,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.96x = 10,579.44 × 1,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.96x = 19,664,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,216.72/7,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.08

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