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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.18, 11,311.79 and 2,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.18, 11,311.79 and 2,277.70 is: 3,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.18 : 11,311.79 = 2,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.18/11,311.79 = 2,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.18x = 11,311.79 × 2,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.18x = 25,764,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,824.42/7,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.55

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