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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.77, 10,638.95 and 1,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.77, 10,638.95 and 1,898.64 is: 2,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.77 : 10,638.95 = 1,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.77/10,638.95 = 1,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.77x = 10,638.95 × 1,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.77x = 20,199,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,526.53/7,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.91

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