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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.93, 7,684.66 and 2,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.93, 7,684.66 and 2,348.35 is: 3,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.93 : 7,684.66 = 2,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.93/7,684.66 = 2,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.93x = 7,684.66 × 2,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.93x = 18,046,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,249.71/5,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.64

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