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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.71, 7,783.62 and 2,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.71, 7,783.62 and 2,270.23 is: 3,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.71 : 7,783.62 = 2,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.71/7,783.62 = 2,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.71x = 7,783.62 × 2,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.71x = 17,670,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,607.63/5,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.96

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