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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.41, 10,637.79 and 1,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.41, 10,637.79 and 1,898.69 is: 2,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.41 : 10,637.79 = 1,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.41/10,637.79 = 1,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.41x = 10,637.79 × 1,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.41x = 20,197,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,812.31/7,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.81

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