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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.02, 11,290.85 and 2,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.02, 11,290.85 and 2,261.02 is: 3,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.02 : 11,290.85 = 2,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.02/11,290.85 = 2,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.02x = 11,290.85 × 2,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.02x = 25,528,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528,837.67/7,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.08

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