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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.59, 11,185.54 and 1,910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.59, 11,185.54 and 1,910.98 is: 2,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.59 : 11,185.54 = 1,910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.59/11,185.54 = 1,910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.59x = 11,185.54 × 1,910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.59x = 21,375,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,287.30/7,457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.25

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