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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.90, 11,296.46 and 1,984.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.90, 11,296.46 and 1,984.81 is: 2,977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.90 : 11,296.46 = 1,984.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.90/11,296.46 = 1,984.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.90x = 11,296.46 × 1,984.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.90x = 22,421,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,303.49/7,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.24

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