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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.01, 11,286.44 and 2,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.01, 11,286.44 and 2,258 is: 3,387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.01 : 11,286.44 = 2,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.01/11,286.44 = 2,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.01x = 11,286.44 × 2,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.01x = 25,484,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484,781.52/7,523.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.58

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