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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.91, 7,654.99 and 2,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.91, 7,654.99 and 2,329.93 is: 3,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.91 : 7,654.99 = 2,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.91/7,654.99 = 2,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.91x = 7,654.99 × 2,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.91x = 17,835,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835,590.85/5,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.50

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