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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.68, 7,661.58 and 2,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.68, 7,661.58 and 2,183.98 is: 3,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.68 : 7,661.58 = 2,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.68/7,661.58 = 2,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.68x = 7,661.58 × 2,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.68x = 16,732,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,737.49/5,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.28

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