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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.53, 11,174.30 and 1,902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.53, 11,174.30 and 1,902.89 is: 2,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.53 : 11,174.30 = 1,902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.53/11,174.30 = 1,902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.53x = 11,174.30 × 1,902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.53x = 21,263,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,398.34/7,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.33

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