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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502, 11,253 and 2,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502, 11,253 and 2,030 is: 3,045

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502 : 11,253 = 2,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502/11,253 = 2,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502x = 11,253 × 2,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502x = 22,843,590
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,590/7,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045

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