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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.18, 7,755.60 and 2,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.18, 7,755.60 and 2,249 is: 3,371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.18 : 7,755.60 = 2,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.18/7,755.60 = 2,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.18x = 7,755.60 × 2,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.18x = 17,442,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,344.40/5,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.04

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