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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.59, 11,312.94 and 2,276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.59, 11,312.94 and 2,276.19 is: 3,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.59 : 11,312.94 = 2,276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.59/11,312.94 = 2,276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.59x = 11,312.94 × 2,276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.59x = 25,750,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750,400.90/7,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.45

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