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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.68, 7,751.48 and 1,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.68, 7,751.48 and 1,471.22 is: 2,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.68 : 7,751.48 = 1,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.68/7,751.48 = 1,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.68x = 7,751.48 × 1,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.68x = 11,404,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404,132.41/5,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.39

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