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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.34, 7,778.18 and 2,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.34, 7,778.18 and 2,413.55 is: 3,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.34 : 7,778.18 = 2,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.34/7,778.18 = 2,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.34x = 7,778.18 × 2,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.34x = 18,772,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,975.38/5,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.30

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