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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519, 11,280.17 and 2,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519, 11,280.17 and 2,253.80 is: 3,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519 : 11,280.17 = 2,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519/11,280.17 = 2,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519x = 11,280.17 × 2,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519x = 25,423,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,247.15/7,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.20

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