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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.28, 11,597.84 and 2,464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.28, 11,597.84 and 2,464.46 is: 3,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.28 : 11,597.84 = 2,464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.28/11,597.84 = 2,464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.28x = 11,597.84 × 2,464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.28x = 28,582,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,412.77/7,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.98

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