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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.73, 7,670.55 and 2,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.73, 7,670.55 and 2,149.94 is: 3,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.73 : 7,670.55 = 2,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.73/7,670.55 = 2,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.73x = 7,670.55 × 2,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.73x = 16,491,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491,222.27/5,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.15

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