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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.08, 7,753.08 and 2,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.08, 7,753.08 and 2,246.38 is: 3,368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.08 : 7,753.08 = 2,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.08/7,753.08 = 2,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.08x = 7,753.08 × 2,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.08x = 17,416,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,363.85/5,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.68

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