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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190, 7,777.72 and 2,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190, 7,777.72 and 2,262.18 is: 3,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190 : 7,777.72 = 2,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190/7,777.72 = 2,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190x = 7,777.72 × 2,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190x = 17,594,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,602.63/5,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.10

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