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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.30, 11,669.94 and 2,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.30, 11,669.94 and 2,234.40 is: 3,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.30 : 11,669.94 = 2,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.30/11,669.94 = 2,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.30x = 11,669.94 × 2,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.30x = 26,075,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075,313.94/7,782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.59

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