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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.51, 7,864.62 and 2,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.51, 7,864.62 and 2,322.22 is: 3,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.51 : 7,864.62 = 2,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.51/7,864.62 = 2,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.51x = 7,864.62 × 2,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.51x = 18,263,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,377.86/5,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.72

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