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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.12, 7,772.22 and 2,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.12, 7,772.22 and 2,219.86 is: 3,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.12 : 7,772.22 = 2,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.12/7,772.22 = 2,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.12x = 7,772.22 × 2,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.12x = 17,253,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,240.29/5,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.02

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