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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.29, 7,766.92 and 2,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.29, 7,766.92 and 2,217.25 is: 3,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.29 : 7,766.92 = 2,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.29/7,766.92 = 2,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.29x = 7,766.92 × 2,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.29x = 17,221,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,164.54/5,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.08

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