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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.92, 11,374.68 and 2,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.92, 11,374.68 and 2,654.08 is: 3,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.92 : 11,374.68 = 2,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.92/11,374.68 = 2,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.92x = 11,374.68 × 2,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.92x = 30,189,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189,310.69/7,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.28

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