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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.40, 7,655.96 and 2,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.40, 7,655.96 and 2,329.93 is: 3,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.40 : 7,655.96 = 2,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.40/7,655.96 = 2,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.40x = 7,655.96 × 2,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.40x = 17,837,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,850.88/5,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.97

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