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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.32, 7,754.64 and 2,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.32, 7,754.64 and 2,246.48 is: 3,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.32 : 7,754.64 = 2,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.32/7,754.64 = 2,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.32x = 7,754.64 × 2,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.32x = 17,420,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,643.67/5,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.31

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