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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.61, 7,833.73 and 2,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.61, 7,833.73 and 2,298.79 is: 3,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.61 : 7,833.73 = 2,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.61/7,833.73 = 2,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.61x = 7,833.73 × 2,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.61x = 18,008,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008,100.19/5,226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.46

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