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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.68, 7,638.32 and 2,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.68, 7,638.32 and 2,170 is: 3,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.68 : 7,638.32 = 2,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.68/7,638.32 = 2,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.68x = 7,638.32 × 2,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.68x = 16,575,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,154.40/5,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.34

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