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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.22, 7,652.68 and 2,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.22, 7,652.68 and 2,327.74 is: 3,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.22 : 7,652.68 = 2,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.22/7,652.68 = 2,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.22x = 7,652.68 × 2,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.22x = 17,813,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,455.26/5,100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.69

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