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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.48, 7,774.65 and 2,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.48, 7,774.65 and 2,260.72 is: 3,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.48 : 7,774.65 = 2,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.48/7,774.65 = 2,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.48x = 7,774.65 × 2,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.48x = 17,576,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,576,306.75/5,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.18

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