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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.43, 7,751.93 and 2,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.43, 7,751.93 and 2,246.36 is: 3,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.43 : 7,751.93 = 2,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.43/7,751.93 = 2,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.43x = 7,751.93 × 2,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.43x = 17,413,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,575.48/5,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.22

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