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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.52, 7,668.74 and 2,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.52, 7,668.74 and 2,148.74 is: 3,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.52 : 7,668.74 = 2,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.52/7,668.74 = 2,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.52x = 7,668.74 × 2,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.52x = 16,478,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478,079.30/5,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.35

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