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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.94, 11,281.14 and 1,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.94, 11,281.14 and 1,974.24 is: 2,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.94 : 11,281.14 = 1,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.94/11,281.14 = 1,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.94x = 11,281.14 × 1,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.94x = 22,271,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,677.83/7,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.29

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