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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.31, 11,275.41 and 2,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.31, 11,275.41 and 2,252.29 is: 3,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.31 : 11,275.41 = 2,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.31/11,275.41 = 2,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.31x = 11,275.41 × 2,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.31x = 25,395,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395,493.19/7,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.37

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