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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520, 11,280.04 and 2,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520, 11,280.04 and 2,048 is: 3,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520 : 11,280.04 = 2,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520/11,280.04 = 2,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520x = 11,280.04 × 2,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520x = 23,101,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,521.92/7,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.01

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