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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.22, 7,758.42 and 2,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.22, 7,758.42 and 2,250.10 is: 3,375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.22 : 7,758.42 = 2,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.22/7,758.42 = 2,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.22x = 7,758.42 × 2,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.22x = 17,457,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,220.84/5,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.19

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