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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.37, 7,624.90 and 2,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.37, 7,624.90 and 2,311.24 is: 3,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.37 : 7,624.90 = 2,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.37/7,624.90 = 2,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.37x = 7,624.90 × 2,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.37x = 17,622,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,973.88/5,087.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.06

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