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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.82, 7,751.83 and 2,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.82, 7,751.83 and 2,246.46 is: 3,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.82 : 7,751.83 = 2,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.82/7,751.83 = 2,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.82x = 7,751.83 × 2,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.82x = 17,414,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,176.02/5,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.08

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