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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.05, 7,702.49 and 2,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.05, 7,702.49 and 2,363.18 is: 3,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.05 : 7,702.49 = 2,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.05/7,702.49 = 2,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.05x = 7,702.49 × 2,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.05x = 18,202,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,337.71/5,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.97

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