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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.58, 11,291.44 and 2,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.58, 11,291.44 and 2,261.38 is: 3,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.58 : 11,291.44 = 2,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.58/11,291.44 = 2,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.58x = 11,291.44 × 2,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.58x = 25,534,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534,236.59/7,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.54

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