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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.88, 11,286.54 and 2,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.88, 11,286.54 and 2,330.80 is: 3,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.88 : 11,286.54 = 2,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.88/11,286.54 = 2,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.88x = 11,286.54 × 2,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.88x = 26,306,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306,667.43/7,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.96

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