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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.64, 11,280.30 and 2,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.64, 11,280.30 and 2,326 is: 3,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.64 : 11,280.30 = 2,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.64/11,280.30 = 2,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.64x = 11,280.30 × 2,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.64x = 26,237,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237,977.80/7,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.80

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