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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.41, 7,630.96 and 2,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.41, 7,630.96 and 2,314.27 is: 3,468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.41 : 7,630.96 = 2,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.41/7,630.96 = 2,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.41x = 7,630.96 × 2,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.41x = 17,660,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,109.89/5,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.61

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