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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.08, 11,179.80 and 2,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.08, 11,179.80 and 2,522 is: 3,783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.08 : 11,179.80 = 2,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.08/11,179.80 = 2,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.08x = 11,179.80 × 2,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.08x = 28,195,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195,455.60/7,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.57

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