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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.88, 7,778.39 and 2,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.88, 7,778.39 and 2,263.23 is: 3,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.88 : 7,778.39 = 2,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.88/7,778.39 = 2,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.88x = 7,778.39 × 2,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.88x = 17,604,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,274.28/5,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.62

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