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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.93, 7,638.30 and 2,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.93, 7,638.30 and 2,170.26 is: 3,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.93 : 7,638.30 = 2,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.93/7,638.30 = 2,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.93x = 7,638.30 × 2,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.93x = 16,577,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577,096.96/5,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.56

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