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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.60, 7,733.79 and 2,234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.60, 7,733.79 and 2,234.58 is: 3,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.60 : 7,733.79 = 2,234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.60/7,733.79 = 2,234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.60x = 7,733.79 × 2,234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.60x = 17,281,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,772.46/5,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.74

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