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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,754.79, 11,630.46 and 2,208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,754.79, 11,630.46 and 2,208.03 is: 3,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,754.79 : 11,630.46 = 2,208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,754.79/11,630.46 = 2,208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,754.79x = 11,630.46 × 2,208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,754.79x = 25,680,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680,404.59/7,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.55

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