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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.74, 7,668.45 and 2,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.74, 7,668.45 and 2,338.14 is: 3,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.74 : 7,668.45 = 2,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.74/7,668.45 = 2,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.74x = 7,668.45 × 2,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.74x = 17,929,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,909.68/5,110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.28

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