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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.79, 7,766.17 and 2,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.79, 7,766.17 and 2,216.75 is: 3,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.79 : 7,766.17 = 2,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.79/7,766.17 = 2,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.79x = 7,766.17 × 2,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.79x = 17,215,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,618.52/5,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.33

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