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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.84, 7,726.19 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.84, 7,726.19 and 2,226.96 is: 3,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.84 : 7,726.19 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.84/7,726.19 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.84x = 7,726.19 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.84x = 17,205,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,904.95/5,154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.82

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