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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.40, 7,705.68 and 2,220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.40, 7,705.68 and 2,220.78 is: 3,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.40 : 7,705.68 = 2,220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.40/7,705.68 = 2,220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.40x = 7,705.68 × 2,220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.40x = 17,112,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,620.03/5,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.04

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