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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.36, 7,775.39 and 2,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.36, 7,775.39 and 2,219.56 is: 3,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.36 : 7,775.39 = 2,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.36/7,775.39 = 2,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.36x = 7,775.39 × 2,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.36x = 17,257,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,930.74/5,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.13

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