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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.54, 7,703.79 and 2,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.54, 7,703.79 and 2,362.98 is: 3,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.54 : 7,703.79 = 2,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.54/7,703.79 = 2,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.54x = 7,703.79 × 2,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.54x = 18,203,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,901.69/5,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.69

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