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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.88, 7,640.47 and 2,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.88, 7,640.47 and 2,318.81 is: 3,478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.88 : 7,640.47 = 2,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.88/7,640.47 = 2,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.88x = 7,640.47 × 2,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.88x = 17,716,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,798.24/5,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.74

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