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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.39, 7,749.41 and 2,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.39, 7,749.41 and 2,244.69 is: 3,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.39 : 7,749.41 = 2,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.39/7,749.41 = 2,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.39x = 7,749.41 × 2,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.39x = 17,395,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,395,046.33/5,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.96

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