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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.96, 7,725.75 and 2,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.96, 7,725.75 and 2,228.18 is: 3,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.96 : 7,725.75 = 2,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.96/7,725.75 = 2,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.96x = 7,725.75 × 2,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.96x = 17,214,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,323.01/5,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.32

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