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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.39, 7,637.91 and 2,316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.39, 7,637.91 and 2,316.07 is: 3,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.39 : 7,637.91 = 2,316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.39/7,637.91 = 2,316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.39x = 7,637.91 × 2,316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.39x = 17,689,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689,934.21/5,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.80

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