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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,790.92, 11,684.64 and 2,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,790.92, 11,684.64 and 2,244.28 is: 3,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,790.92 : 11,684.64 = 2,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,790.92/11,684.64 = 2,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,790.92x = 11,684.64 × 2,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,790.92x = 26,223,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,603.86/7,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.92

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