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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.13, 7,767.32 and 2,256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.13, 7,767.32 and 2,256.75 is: 3,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.13 : 7,767.32 = 2,256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.13/7,767.32 = 2,256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.13x = 7,767.32 × 2,256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.13x = 17,528,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,899.41/5,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.53

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