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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.76, 7,679.52 and 2,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.76, 7,679.52 and 2,195.84 is: 3,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.76 : 7,679.52 = 2,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.76/7,679.52 = 2,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.76x = 7,679.52 × 2,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.76x = 16,862,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,997.20/5,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.00

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