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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.65, 7,646.06 and 2,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.65, 7,646.06 and 2,327.81 is: 3,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.65 : 7,646.06 = 2,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.65/7,646.06 = 2,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.65x = 7,646.06 × 2,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.65x = 17,798,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,542.52/5,101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.78

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