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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.29, 7,768.42 and 2,218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.29, 7,768.42 and 2,218.25 is: 3,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.29 : 7,768.42 = 2,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.29/7,768.42 = 2,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.29x = 7,768.42 × 2,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.29x = 17,232,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,297.67/5,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.59

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