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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.46, 7,648.68 and 2,331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.46, 7,648.68 and 2,331.64 is: 3,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.46 : 7,648.68 = 2,331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.46/7,648.68 = 2,331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.46x = 7,648.68 × 2,331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.46x = 17,833,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,968.24/5,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.49

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