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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.42, 11,371.83 and 2,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.42, 11,371.83 and 2,244.14 is: 3,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.42 : 11,371.83 = 2,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.42/11,371.83 = 2,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.42x = 11,371.83 × 2,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.42x = 25,519,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,921.72/7,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.56

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