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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.39, 7,761.69 and 2,253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.39, 7,761.69 and 2,253.47 is: 3,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.39 : 7,761.69 = 2,253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.39/7,761.69 = 2,253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.39x = 7,761.69 × 2,253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.39x = 17,490,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,696.76/5,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.29

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