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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.81, 7,748.56 and 2,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.81, 7,748.56 and 2,204.59 is: 3,305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.81 : 7,748.56 = 2,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.81/7,748.56 = 2,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.81x = 7,748.56 × 2,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.81x = 17,082,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082,397.89/5,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.54

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