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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.80, 7,739.36 and 2,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.80, 7,739.36 and 2,237.56 is: 3,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.80 : 7,739.36 = 2,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.80/7,739.36 = 2,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.80x = 7,739.36 × 2,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.80x = 17,317,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317,282.36/5,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.84

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