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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.46, 10,601.49 and 1,874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.46, 10,601.49 and 1,874.86 is: 2,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.46 : 10,601.49 = 1,874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.46/10,601.49 = 1,874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.46x = 10,601.49 × 1,874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.46x = 19,876,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,309.54/7,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.97

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