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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.48, 7,649.94 and 2,329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.48, 7,649.94 and 2,329.00 is: 3,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.48 : 7,649.94 = 2,329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.48/7,649.94 = 2,329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.48x = 7,649.94 × 2,329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.48x = 17,816,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816,742.90/5,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.46

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