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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.77, 7,782.33 and 2,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.77, 7,782.33 and 2,266.29 is: 3,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.77 : 7,782.33 = 2,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.77/7,782.33 = 2,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.77x = 7,782.33 × 2,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.77x = 17,636,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636,977.74/5,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.07

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