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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.66, 7,785.98 and 2,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.66, 7,785.98 and 2,269.20 is: 3,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.66 : 7,785.98 = 2,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.66/7,785.98 = 2,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.66x = 7,785.98 × 2,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.66x = 17,667,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667,945.82/5,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.80

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