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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.85, 7,636.68 and 2,317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.85, 7,636.68 and 2,317.61 is: 3,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.85 : 7,636.68 = 2,317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.85/7,636.68 = 2,317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.85x = 7,636.68 × 2,317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.85x = 17,698,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,865.03/5,090.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.60

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