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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,774.26, 11,661.12 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,774.26, 11,661.12 and 2,580 is: 3,869.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.26 : 11,661.12 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.26/11,661.12 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.26x = 11,661.12 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.26x = 30,085,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,085,689.60/7,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.91

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