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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.43, 7,754.92 and 2,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.43, 7,754.92 and 2,248.36 is: 3,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.43 : 7,754.92 = 2,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.43/7,754.92 = 2,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.43x = 7,754.92 × 2,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.43x = 17,435,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,851.93/5,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.22

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