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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.73, 7,640.60 and 2,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.73, 7,640.60 and 2,170.17 is: 3,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.73 : 7,640.60 = 2,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.73/7,640.60 = 2,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.73x = 7,640.60 × 2,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.73x = 16,581,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581,390.05/5,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.26

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