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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.45, 7,739.49 and 2,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.45, 7,739.49 and 2,236.36 is: 3,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.45 : 7,739.49 = 2,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.45/7,739.49 = 2,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.45x = 7,739.49 × 2,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.45x = 17,308,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,285.86/5,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.33

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