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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.84, 7,735.17 and 2,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.84, 7,735.17 and 2,232.96 is: 3,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.84 : 7,735.17 = 2,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.84/7,735.17 = 2,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.84x = 7,735.17 × 2,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.84x = 17,272,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,325.20/5,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.81

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