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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.40, 7,649.91 and 2,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.40, 7,649.91 and 2,327.04 is: 3,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.40 : 7,649.91 = 2,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.40/7,649.91 = 2,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.40x = 7,649.91 × 2,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.40x = 17,801,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,646.57/5,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.93

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