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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,698.58, 11,547.86 and 1,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,698.58, 11,547.86 and 1,855.19 is: 2,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,698.58 : 11,547.86 = 1,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,698.58/11,547.86 = 1,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,698.58x = 11,547.86 × 1,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,698.58x = 21,423,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,493.99/7,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.79

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