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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.54, 11,238.72 and 1,945.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.54, 11,238.72 and 1,945.39 is: 2,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.54 : 11,238.72 = 1,945.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.54/11,238.72 = 1,945.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.54x = 11,238.72 × 1,945.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.54x = 21,863,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,693.50/7,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.06

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