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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.72, 11,280.66 and 2,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.72, 11,280.66 and 2,326 is: 3,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.72 : 11,280.66 = 2,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.72/11,280.66 = 2,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.72x = 11,280.66 × 2,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.72x = 26,238,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238,815.16/7,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.33

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