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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.54, 7,679.70 and 2,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.54, 7,679.70 and 2,344.26 is: 3,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.54 : 7,679.70 = 2,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.54/7,679.70 = 2,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.54x = 7,679.70 × 2,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.54x = 18,003,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,213.52/5,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.14

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