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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.59, 11,178.89 and 1,905.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.59, 11,178.89 and 1,905.95 is: 2,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.59 : 11,178.89 = 1,905.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.59/11,178.89 = 1,905.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.59x = 11,178.89 × 1,905.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.59x = 21,306,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306,438.11/7,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.93

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