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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.35, 7,752.31 and 2,205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.35, 7,752.31 and 2,205.57 is: 3,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.35 : 7,752.31 = 2,205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.35/7,752.31 = 2,205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.35x = 7,752.31 × 2,205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.35x = 17,098,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,262.37/5,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.26

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