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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.12, 7,775.93 and 2,260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.12, 7,775.93 and 2,260.65 is: 3,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.12 : 7,775.93 = 2,260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.12/7,775.93 = 2,260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.12x = 7,775.93 × 2,260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.12x = 17,578,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,690.97/5,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.18

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