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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.26, 7,749.48 and 2,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.26, 7,749.48 and 2,245.34 is: 3,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.26 : 7,749.48 = 2,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.26/7,749.48 = 2,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.26x = 7,749.48 × 2,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.26x = 17,400,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,217.42/5,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.09

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