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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.22, 7,773.11 and 2,258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.22, 7,773.11 and 2,258.35 is: 3,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.22 : 7,773.11 = 2,258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.22/7,773.11 = 2,258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.22x = 7,773.11 × 2,258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.22x = 17,554,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,393.42/5,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.74

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