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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.48, 7,751.52 and 2,245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.48, 7,751.52 and 2,245.98 is: 3,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.48 : 7,751.52 = 2,245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.48/7,751.52 = 2,245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.48x = 7,751.52 × 2,245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.48x = 17,409,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,758.89/5,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.10

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