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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.46, 10,595.49 and 1,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.46, 10,595.49 and 1,870.86 is: 2,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.46 : 10,595.49 = 1,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.46/10,595.49 = 1,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.46x = 10,595.49 × 1,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.46x = 19,822,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822,678.42/7,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.97

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