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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.25, 7,752.36 and 2,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.25, 7,752.36 and 2,244.96 is: 3,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.25 : 7,752.36 = 2,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.25/7,752.36 = 2,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.25x = 7,752.36 × 2,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.25x = 17,403,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,738.11/5,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.43

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