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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.16, 10,602.76 and 1,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.16, 10,602.76 and 1,874 is: 2,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.16 : 10,602.76 = 1,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.16/10,602.76 = 1,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.16x = 10,602.76 × 1,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.16x = 19,869,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869,572.24/7,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.14

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