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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.05, 7,735.45 and 2,233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.05, 7,735.45 and 2,233.41 is: 3,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.05 : 7,735.45 = 2,233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.05/7,735.45 = 2,233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.05x = 7,735.45 × 2,233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.05x = 17,276,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,431.38/5,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.41

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