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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.94, 7,785.86 and 2,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.94, 7,785.86 and 2,268.20 is: 3,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.94 : 7,785.86 = 2,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.94/7,785.86 = 2,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.94x = 7,785.86 × 2,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.94x = 17,659,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,837.38/5,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.40

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