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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.40, 7,748.70 and 2,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.40, 7,748.70 and 2,244.20 is: 3,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.40 : 7,748.70 = 2,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.40/7,748.70 = 2,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.40x = 7,748.70 × 2,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.40x = 17,389,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,632.54/5,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.26

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