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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.50, 10,892.25 and 1,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.50, 10,892.25 and 1,789.50 is: 2,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.50 : 10,892.25 = 1,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.50/10,892.25 = 1,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.50x = 10,892.25 × 1,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.50x = 19,491,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491,681.38/7,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.25

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