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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522, 11,283.04 and 2,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522, 11,283.04 and 2,050 is: 3,075.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522 : 11,283.04 = 2,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522/11,283.04 = 2,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522x = 11,283.04 × 2,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522x = 23,130,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,232/7,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.01

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