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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.79, 7,652.37 and 2,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.79, 7,652.37 and 2,326.57 is: 3,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.79 : 7,652.37 = 2,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.79/7,652.37 = 2,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.79x = 7,652.37 × 2,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.79x = 17,803,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,807.11/5,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.72

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