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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088, 7,631.10 and 2,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088, 7,631.10 and 2,314.02 is: 3,470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088 : 7,631.10 = 2,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088/7,631.10 = 2,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088x = 7,631.10 × 2,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088x = 17,658,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658,518.02/5,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.62

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