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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.56, 7,775.09 and 2,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.56, 7,775.09 and 2,260.09 is: 3,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.56 : 7,775.09 = 2,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.56/7,775.09 = 2,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.56x = 7,775.09 × 2,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.56x = 17,572,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,410.05/5,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.34

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