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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.19, 11,362.55 and 2,379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.19, 11,362.55 and 2,379.75 is: 3,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.19 : 11,362.55 = 2,379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.19/11,362.55 = 2,379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.19x = 11,362.55 × 2,379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.19x = 27,040,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,016.46/7,574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.02

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