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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.18, 7,773.35 and 2,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.18, 7,773.35 and 2,261.30 is: 3,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.18 : 7,773.35 = 2,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.18/7,773.35 = 2,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.18x = 7,773.35 × 2,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.18x = 17,577,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,876.36/5,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.03

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