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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.52, 11,386.46 and 2,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.52, 11,386.46 and 2,043.74 is: 3,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.52 : 11,386.46 = 2,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.52/11,386.46 = 2,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.52x = 11,386.46 × 2,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.52x = 23,270,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,997.34/7,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.80

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