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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.68, 7,754.02 and 2,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.68, 7,754.02 and 2,207.08 is: 3,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.68 : 7,754.02 = 2,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.68/7,754.02 = 2,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.68x = 7,754.02 × 2,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.68x = 17,113,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,742.46/5,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.05

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