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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.40, 7,654.46 and 2,328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.40, 7,654.46 and 2,328.93 is: 3,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.40 : 7,654.46 = 2,328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.40/7,654.46 = 2,328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.40x = 7,654.46 × 2,328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.40x = 17,826,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,672.82/5,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.46

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