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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.46, 11,295.81 and 1,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.46, 11,295.81 and 1,984.37 is: 2,976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.46 : 11,295.81 = 1,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.46/11,295.81 = 1,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.46x = 11,295.81 × 1,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.46x = 22,415,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,027.47/7,530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.58

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