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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.12, 7,717.68 and 2,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.12, 7,717.68 and 2,226 is: 3,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.12 : 7,717.68 = 2,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.12/7,717.68 = 2,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.12x = 7,717.68 × 2,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.12x = 17,179,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,555.68/5,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.05

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