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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.14, 11,385.92 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.14, 11,385.92 and 2,044.26 is: 3,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.14 : 11,385.92 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.14/11,385.92 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.14x = 11,385.92 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.14x = 23,275,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,780.82/7,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.18

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