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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.29, 7,774.61 and 2,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.29, 7,774.61 and 2,261.94 is: 3,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.29 : 7,774.61 = 2,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.29/7,774.61 = 2,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.29x = 7,774.61 × 2,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.29x = 17,585,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585,690.03/5,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.11

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