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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.75, 10,858.14 and 1,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.75, 10,858.14 and 1,766.75 is: 2,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.75 : 10,858.14 = 1,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.75/10,858.14 = 1,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.75x = 10,858.14 × 1,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.75x = 19,183,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,618.85/7,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.13

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