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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.62, 7,649.84 and 2,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.62, 7,649.84 and 2,324.50 is: 3,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.62 : 7,649.84 = 2,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.62/7,649.84 = 2,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.62x = 7,649.84 × 2,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.62x = 17,782,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,039.77/5,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.52

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