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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.76, 7,777.38 and 2,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.76, 7,777.38 and 2,263 is: 3,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.76 : 7,777.38 = 2,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.76/7,777.38 = 2,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.76x = 7,777.38 × 2,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.76x = 17,600,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,210.94/5,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.60

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