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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506, 11,259 and 2,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506, 11,259 and 2,034 is: 3,051

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506 : 11,259 = 2,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506/11,259 = 2,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506x = 11,259 × 2,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506x = 22,900,806
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,806/7,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051

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