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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.68, 7,674.32 and 2,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.68, 7,674.32 and 2,304.21 is: 3,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.68 : 7,674.32 = 2,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.68/7,674.32 = 2,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.68x = 7,674.32 × 2,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.68x = 17,683,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683,240.57/5,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.35

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