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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.74, 7,642.17 and 2,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.74, 7,642.17 and 2,170.91 is: 3,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.74 : 7,642.17 = 2,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.74/7,642.17 = 2,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.74x = 7,642.17 × 2,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.74x = 16,590,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,425.06/5,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.39

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