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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.89, 7,782.09 and 2,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.89, 7,782.09 and 2,264.78 is: 3,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.89 : 7,782.09 = 2,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.89/7,782.09 = 2,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.89x = 7,782.09 × 2,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.89x = 17,624,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624,721.79/5,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.97

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