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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.58, 11,373.05 and 2,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.58, 11,373.05 and 2,034.89 is: 3,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.58 : 11,373.05 = 2,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.58/11,373.05 = 2,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.58x = 11,373.05 × 2,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.58x = 23,142,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,857.78/7,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.51

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