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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.90, 7,744.09 and 2,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.90, 7,744.09 and 2,241.26 is: 3,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.90 : 7,744.09 = 2,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.90/7,744.09 = 2,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.90x = 7,744.09 × 2,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.90x = 17,356,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,519.15/5,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.08

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