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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.62, 11,174.42 and 1,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.62, 11,174.42 and 1,902.97 is: 2,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.62 : 11,174.42 = 1,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.62/11,174.42 = 1,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.62x = 11,174.42 × 1,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.62x = 21,264,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264,562.85/7,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.45

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