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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.49, 7,631.95 and 2,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.49, 7,631.95 and 2,314.86 is: 3,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.49 : 7,631.95 = 2,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.49/7,631.95 = 2,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.49x = 7,631.95 × 2,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.49x = 17,666,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666,895.78/5,087.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.62

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