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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.38, 11,360.66 and 2,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.38, 11,360.66 and 2,027.60 is: 3,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.38 : 11,360.66 = 2,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.38/11,360.66 = 2,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.38x = 11,360.66 × 2,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.38x = 23,034,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,849.88/7,574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.15

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