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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.54, 11,401.58 and 2,054.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.54, 11,401.58 and 2,054.85 is: 3,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.54 : 11,401.58 = 2,054.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.54/11,401.58 = 2,054.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.54x = 11,401.58 × 2,054.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.54x = 23,428,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,526.39/7,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.08

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