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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.74, 11,280.42 and 2,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.74, 11,280.42 and 2,326.02 is: 3,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.74 : 11,280.42 = 2,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.74/11,280.42 = 2,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.74x = 11,280.42 × 2,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.74x = 26,238,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238,482.53/7,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.28

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