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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.07, 11,364.81 and 2,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.07, 11,364.81 and 2,031 is: 3,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.07 : 11,364.81 = 2,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.07/11,364.81 = 2,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.07x = 11,364.81 × 2,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.07x = 23,081,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081,929.11/7,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.29

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