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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.40, 7,697.82 and 2,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.40, 7,697.82 and 2,211.24 is: 3,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.40 : 7,697.82 = 2,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.40/7,697.82 = 2,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.40x = 7,697.82 × 2,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.40x = 17,021,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,727.50/5,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.59

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