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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.58, 7,726.40 and 2,229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.58, 7,726.40 and 2,229.18 is: 3,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.58 : 7,726.40 = 2,229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.58/7,726.40 = 2,229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.58x = 7,726.40 × 2,229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.58x = 17,223,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,536.35/5,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.00

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