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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.48, 7,774.68 and 2,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.48, 7,774.68 and 2,264.24 is: 3,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.48 : 7,774.68 = 2,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.48/7,774.68 = 2,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.48x = 7,774.68 × 2,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.48x = 17,603,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,741.44/5,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.16

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