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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.89, 7,780.59 and 2,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.89, 7,780.59 and 2,263.78 is: 3,394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.89 : 7,780.59 = 2,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.89/7,780.59 = 2,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.89x = 7,780.59 × 2,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.89x = 17,613,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,553.76/5,188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.47

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