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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,828.58, 11,739.90 and 2,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,828.58, 11,739.90 and 2,280.08 is: 3,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828.58 : 11,739.90 = 2,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828.58/11,739.90 = 2,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828.58x = 11,739.90 × 2,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828.58x = 26,767,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767,911.19/7,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.25

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