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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.20, 11,782.80 and 2,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.20, 11,782.80 and 2,011.60 is: 3,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.20 : 11,782.80 = 2,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.20/11,782.80 = 2,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.20x = 11,782.80 × 2,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.20x = 23,702,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702,280.48/7,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.40

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