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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.58, 11,361.06 and 2,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.58, 11,361.06 and 2,028.48 is: 3,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.58 : 11,361.06 = 2,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.58/11,361.06 = 2,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.58x = 11,361.06 × 2,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.58x = 23,045,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,682.99/7,574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.50

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