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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.25, 7,714.96 and 2,219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.25, 7,714.96 and 2,219.55 is: 3,330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.25 : 7,714.96 = 2,219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.25/7,714.96 = 2,219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.25x = 7,714.96 × 2,219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.25x = 17,123,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,720.11/5,141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.66

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