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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.98, 7,640.49 and 2,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.98, 7,640.49 and 2,283.78 is: 3,424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.98 : 7,640.49 = 2,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.98/7,640.49 = 2,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.98x = 7,640.49 × 2,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.98x = 17,449,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,198.25/5,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.11

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