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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.63, 7,650.87 and 2,290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.63, 7,650.87 and 2,290.95 is: 3,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.63 : 7,650.87 = 2,290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.63/7,650.87 = 2,290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.63x = 7,650.87 × 2,290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.63x = 17,527,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527,760.63/5,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.05

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