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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.40, 7,664.98 and 2,149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.40, 7,664.98 and 2,149.48 is: 3,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.40 : 7,664.98 = 2,149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.40/7,664.98 = 2,149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.40x = 7,664.98 × 2,149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.40x = 16,475,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,721.21/5,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.44

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