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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.85, 11,388.55 and 2,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.85, 11,388.55 and 2,045.24 is: 3,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.85 : 11,388.55 = 2,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.85/11,388.55 = 2,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.85x = 11,388.55 × 2,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.85x = 23,292,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,292,318.00/7,591.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.07

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