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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.52, 7,684.80 and 2,933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.52, 7,684.80 and 2,933.56 is: 4,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.52 : 7,684.80 = 2,933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.52/7,684.80 = 2,933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.52x = 7,684.80 × 2,933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.52x = 22,543,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,821.89/5,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.21

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