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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.76, 7,766.70 and 2,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.76, 7,766.70 and 2,258.44 is: 3,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.76 : 7,766.70 = 2,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.76/7,766.70 = 2,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.76x = 7,766.70 × 2,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.76x = 17,540,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,625.95/5,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.03

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