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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.64, 11,080.62 and 2,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.64, 11,080.62 and 2,769 is: 4,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.64 : 11,080.62 = 2,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.64/11,080.62 = 2,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.64x = 11,080.62 × 2,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.64x = 30,682,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,236.78/7,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.31

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