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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.67, 7,772.38 and 2,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.67, 7,772.38 and 2,258.03 is: 3,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.67 : 7,772.38 = 2,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.67/7,772.38 = 2,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.67x = 7,772.38 × 2,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.67x = 17,550,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,267.21/5,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.34

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