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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.12, 7,771.59 and 2,258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.12, 7,771.59 and 2,258.73 is: 3,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.12 : 7,771.59 = 2,258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.12/7,771.59 = 2,258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.12x = 7,771.59 × 2,258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.12x = 17,553,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,923.48/5,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.06

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