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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.92, 7,700.96 and 2,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.92, 7,700.96 and 2,323.72 is: 3,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.92 : 7,700.96 = 2,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.92/7,700.96 = 2,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.92x = 7,700.96 × 2,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.92x = 17,894,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894,874.77/5,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.90

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