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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.80, 7,694.46 and 2,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.80, 7,694.46 and 2,209.32 is: 3,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.80 : 7,694.46 = 2,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.80/7,694.46 = 2,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.80x = 7,694.46 × 2,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.80x = 16,999,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,524.37/5,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.59

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