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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.89, 7,705.98 and 2,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.89, 7,705.98 and 2,364.69 is: 3,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.89 : 7,705.98 = 2,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.89/7,705.98 = 2,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.89x = 7,705.98 × 2,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.89x = 18,222,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,253.85/5,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.71

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