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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.60, 11,312.40 and 2,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.60, 11,312.40 and 2,069.60 is: 3,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.60 : 11,312.40 = 2,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.60/11,312.40 = 2,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.60x = 11,312.40 × 2,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.60x = 23,412,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412,143.04/7,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.40

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