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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.91, 7,751.58 and 2,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.91, 7,751.58 and 2,246.25 is: 3,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.91 : 7,751.58 = 2,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.91/7,751.58 = 2,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.91x = 7,751.58 × 2,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.91x = 17,411,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,986.58/5,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.56

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