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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.98, 7,770.23 and 2,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.98, 7,770.23 and 2,259.20 is: 3,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.98 : 7,770.23 = 2,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.98/7,770.23 = 2,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.98x = 7,770.23 × 2,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.98x = 17,554,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,503.62/5,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.57

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