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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.96, 7,729.29 and 2,229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.96, 7,729.29 and 2,229.58 is: 3,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.96 : 7,729.29 = 2,229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.96/7,729.29 = 2,229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.96x = 7,729.29 × 2,229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.96x = 17,233,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,070.40/5,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.95

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