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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.75, 7,754.76 and 2,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.75, 7,754.76 and 2,248.39 is: 3,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.75 : 7,754.76 = 2,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.75/7,754.76 = 2,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.75x = 7,754.76 × 2,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.75x = 17,435,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,724.84/5,170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.99

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