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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.30, 7,656.86 and 2,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.30, 7,656.86 and 2,329.18 is: 3,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.30 : 7,656.86 = 2,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.30/7,656.86 = 2,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.30x = 7,656.86 × 2,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.30x = 17,834,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,205.17/5,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.54

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