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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.93, 7,644.30 and 2,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.93, 7,644.30 and 2,174.26 is: 3,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.93 : 7,644.30 = 2,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.93/7,644.30 = 2,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.93x = 7,644.30 × 2,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.93x = 16,620,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,695.72/5,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.56

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