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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.87, 7,744.44 and 2,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.87, 7,744.44 and 2,241.97 is: 3,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.87 : 7,744.44 = 2,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.87/7,744.44 = 2,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.87x = 7,744.44 × 2,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.87x = 17,362,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,763.42/5,165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.06

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