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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590, 11,384.64 and 2,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590, 11,384.64 and 2,395.20 is: 3,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590 : 11,384.64 = 2,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590/11,384.64 = 2,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590x = 11,384.64 × 2,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590x = 27,268,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,489.73/7,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.69

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