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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.52, 11,297.96 and 1,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.52, 11,297.96 and 1,984.88 is: 2,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.52 : 11,297.96 = 1,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.52/11,297.96 = 1,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.52x = 11,297.96 × 1,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.52x = 22,425,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,094.84/7,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.50

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