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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.62, 7,749.45 and 2,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.62, 7,749.45 and 2,204.19 is: 3,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.62 : 7,749.45 = 2,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.62/7,749.45 = 2,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.62x = 7,749.45 × 2,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.62x = 17,081,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081,260.20/5,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.44

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