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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.52, 11,359.92 and 2,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.52, 11,359.92 and 2,380.38 is: 3,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.52 : 11,359.92 = 2,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.52/11,359.92 = 2,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.52x = 11,359.92 × 2,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.52x = 27,040,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,926.37/7,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.99

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