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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.98, 7,660.67 and 2,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.98, 7,660.67 and 2,302.12 is: 3,450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.98 : 7,660.67 = 2,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.98/7,660.67 = 2,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.98x = 7,660.67 × 2,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.98x = 17,635,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,760.12/5,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.56

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