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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.59, 7,725.92 and 2,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.59, 7,725.92 and 2,228.92 is: 3,343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.59 : 7,725.92 = 2,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.59/7,725.92 = 2,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.59x = 7,725.92 × 2,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.59x = 17,220,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,427.15/5,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.39

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