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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.48, 11,254.44 and 1,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.48, 11,254.44 and 1,955.80 is: 2,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.48 : 11,254.44 = 1,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.48/11,254.44 = 1,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.48x = 11,254.44 × 1,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.48x = 22,011,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,433.75/7,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.89

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