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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.77, 7,664.54 and 2,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.77, 7,664.54 and 2,188.29 is: 3,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.77 : 7,664.54 = 2,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.77/7,664.54 = 2,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.77x = 7,664.54 × 2,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.77x = 16,772,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,225.30/5,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.74

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