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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.52, 11,390.40 and 2,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.52, 11,390.40 and 2,046.58 is: 3,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.52 : 11,390.40 = 2,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.52/11,390.40 = 2,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.52x = 11,390.40 × 2,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.52x = 23,311,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,336.36/7,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.50

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