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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.88, 11,687.60 and 2,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.88, 11,687.60 and 2,245 is: 3,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.88 : 11,687.60 = 2,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.88/11,687.60 = 2,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.88x = 11,687.60 × 2,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.88x = 26,238,662
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238,662/7,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.00

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