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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.94, 7,688.84 and 2,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.94, 7,688.84 and 2,354.27 is: 3,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.94 : 7,688.84 = 2,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.94/7,688.84 = 2,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.94x = 7,688.84 × 2,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.94x = 18,101,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,612.80/5,129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.62

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