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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.84, 7,751.85 and 2,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.84, 7,751.85 and 2,246.45 is: 3,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.84 : 7,751.85 = 2,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.84/7,751.85 = 2,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.84x = 7,751.85 × 2,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.84x = 17,414,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,104.67/5,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.06

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