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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.48, 7,752.30 and 2,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.48, 7,752.30 and 2,207.58 is: 3,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.48 : 7,752.30 = 2,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.48/7,752.30 = 2,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.48x = 7,752.30 × 2,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.48x = 17,113,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,822.43/5,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.55

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