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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.79, 11,011.05 and 1,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.79, 11,011.05 and 1,794.06 is: 2,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.79 : 11,011.05 = 1,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.79/11,011.05 = 1,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.79x = 11,011.05 × 1,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.79x = 19,754,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,484.36/7,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.06

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