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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.15, 7,783.43 and 2,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.15, 7,783.43 and 2,267.45 is: 3,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.15 : 7,783.43 = 2,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.15/7,783.43 = 2,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.15x = 7,783.43 × 2,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.15x = 17,648,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,488.10/5,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.04

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