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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.43, 7,788.35 and 2,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.43, 7,788.35 and 2,270.72 is: 3,405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.43 : 7,788.35 = 2,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.43/7,788.35 = 2,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.43x = 7,788.35 × 2,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.43x = 17,685,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,187.26/5,192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.96

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