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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.48, 7,637.22 and 2,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.48, 7,637.22 and 2,167.92 is: 3,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.48 : 7,637.22 = 2,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.48/7,637.22 = 2,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.48x = 7,637.22 × 2,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.48x = 16,556,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,881.98/5,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.88

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