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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.45, 7,758.40 and 2,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.45, 7,758.40 and 2,250.59 is: 3,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.45 : 7,758.40 = 2,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.45/7,758.40 = 2,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.45x = 7,758.40 × 2,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.45x = 17,461,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,002.72/5,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.42

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