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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,754.46, 11,630.59 and 2,488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,754.46, 11,630.59 and 2,488.79 is: 3,732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,754.46 : 11,630.59 = 2,488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,754.46/11,630.59 = 2,488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,754.46x = 11,630.59 × 2,488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,754.46x = 28,946,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,025.49/7,754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.83

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