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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.28, 10,637.47 and 1,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.28, 10,637.47 and 1,898.56 is: 2,847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.28 : 10,637.47 = 1,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.28/10,637.47 = 1,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.28x = 10,637.47 × 1,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.28x = 20,195,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,875.04/7,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.59

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