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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.65, 11,010.73 and 1,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.65, 11,010.73 and 1,794.03 is: 2,690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.65 : 11,010.73 = 1,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.65/11,010.73 = 1,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.65x = 11,010.73 × 1,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.65x = 19,753,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,579.94/7,340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.99

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