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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.54, 7,652.48 and 2,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.54, 7,652.48 and 2,330.24 is: 3,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.54 : 7,652.48 = 2,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.54/7,652.48 = 2,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.54x = 7,652.48 × 2,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.54x = 17,832,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,065.08/5,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.38

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