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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.05, 7,790.51 and 2,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.05, 7,790.51 and 2,269.98 is: 3,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.05 : 7,790.51 = 2,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.05/7,790.51 = 2,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.05x = 7,790.51 × 2,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.05x = 17,684,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,301.89/5,192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.03

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