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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.48, 11,286.80 and 2,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.48, 11,286.80 and 2,052.48 is: 3,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.48 : 11,286.80 = 2,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.48/11,286.80 = 2,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.48x = 11,286.80 × 2,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.48x = 23,165,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,931.26/7,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.74

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