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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.36, 11,685.80 and 2,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.36, 11,685.80 and 2,244.22 is: 3,365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.36 : 11,685.80 = 2,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.36/11,685.80 = 2,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.36x = 11,685.80 × 2,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.36x = 26,225,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,482.47/7,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.54

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