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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.24, 7,669.02 and 2,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.24, 7,669.02 and 2,190.92 is: 3,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.24 : 7,669.02 = 2,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.24/7,669.02 = 2,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.24x = 7,669.02 × 2,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.24x = 16,802,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,170.95/5,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.30

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