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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.02, 7,634.86 and 2,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.02, 7,634.86 and 2,319.98 is: 3,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.02 : 7,634.86 = 2,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.02/7,634.86 = 2,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.02x = 7,634.86 × 2,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.02x = 17,712,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,712,678.53/5,094.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.15

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