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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.22, 11,466.33 and 2,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.22, 11,466.33 and 2,097.60 is: 3,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.22 : 11,466.33 = 2,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.22/11,466.33 = 2,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.22x = 11,466.33 × 2,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.22x = 24,051,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,051,740.64/7,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.39

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