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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.45, 7,751.29 and 2,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.45, 7,751.29 and 2,246.06 is: 3,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.45 : 7,751.29 = 2,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.45/7,751.29 = 2,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.45x = 7,751.29 × 2,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.45x = 17,409,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,862.42/5,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.49

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