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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.38, 11,278.80 and 1,972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.38, 11,278.80 and 1,972.68 is: 2,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.38 : 11,278.80 = 1,972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.38/11,278.80 = 1,972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.38x = 11,278.80 × 1,972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.38x = 22,249,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,463.18/7,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.95

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