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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.27, 7,784.51 and 2,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.27, 7,784.51 and 2,267.19 is: 3,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.27 : 7,784.51 = 2,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.27/7,784.51 = 2,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.27x = 7,784.51 × 2,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.27x = 17,648,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,951.89/5,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.05

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