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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,097.34, 10,644.79 and 1,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,097.34, 10,644.79 and 1,902 is: 2,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097.34 : 10,644.79 = 1,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097.34/10,644.79 = 1,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097.34x = 10,644.79 × 1,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097.34x = 20,246,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,390.58/7,097.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.67

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