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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.24, 7,785.09 and 2,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.24, 7,785.09 and 2,266.68 is: 3,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.24 : 7,785.09 = 2,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.24/7,785.09 = 2,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.24x = 7,785.09 × 2,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.24x = 17,646,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646,307.80/5,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.90

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