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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,779.80, 11,666.19 and 2,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,779.80, 11,666.19 and 2,231.89 is: 3,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,779.80 : 11,666.19 = 2,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,779.80/11,666.19 = 2,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,779.80x = 11,666.19 × 2,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,779.80x = 26,037,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,594.47/7,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.82

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