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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.49, 11,679.49 and 2,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.49, 11,679.49 and 2,239.60 is: 3,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.49 : 11,679.49 = 2,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.49/11,679.49 = 2,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.49x = 11,679.49 × 2,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.49x = 26,157,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157,381.30/7,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.90

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