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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.46, 7,752.66 and 2,245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.46, 7,752.66 and 2,245.06 is: 3,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.46 : 7,752.66 = 2,245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.46/7,752.66 = 2,245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.46x = 7,752.66 × 2,245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.46x = 17,405,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,186.86/5,166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.88

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