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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594, 11,392.92 and 2,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594, 11,392.92 and 2,122 is: 3,183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594 : 11,392.92 = 2,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594/11,392.92 = 2,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594x = 11,392.92 × 2,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594x = 24,175,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,175,776.24/7,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.54

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