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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.56, 7,648.39 and 2,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.56, 7,648.39 and 2,325.54 is: 3,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.56 : 7,648.39 = 2,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.56/7,648.39 = 2,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.56x = 7,648.39 × 2,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.56x = 17,786,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,625.25/5,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.24

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