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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,898.80, 11,848.08 and 2,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,898.80, 11,848.08 and 2,055.28 is: 3,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,898.80 : 11,848.08 = 2,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,898.80/11,848.08 = 2,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,898.80x = 11,848.08 × 2,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,898.80x = 24,351,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351,121.86/7,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.89

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