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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,734, 11,602.92 and 2,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,734, 11,602.92 and 2,262 is: 3,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,734 : 11,602.92 = 2,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,734/11,602.92 = 2,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,734x = 11,602.92 × 2,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,734x = 26,245,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,805.04/7,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.56

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