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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.27, 7,668.28 and 2,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.27, 7,668.28 and 2,190.79 is: 3,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.27 : 7,668.28 = 2,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.27/7,668.28 = 2,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.27x = 7,668.28 × 2,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.27x = 16,799,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,591.14/5,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.49

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