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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.35, 10,588.71 and 1,794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.35, 10,588.71 and 1,794.57 is: 2,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.35 : 10,588.71 = 1,794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.35/10,588.71 = 1,794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.35x = 10,588.71 × 1,794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.35x = 19,002,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,181.30/7,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.78

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