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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.03, 7,694.61 and 2,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.03, 7,694.61 and 2,499.70 is: 3,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.03 : 7,694.61 = 2,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.03/7,694.61 = 2,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.03x = 7,694.61 × 2,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.03x = 19,234,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,216.62/5,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.61

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