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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.16, 7,710.53 and 2,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.16, 7,710.53 and 2,366.10 is: 3,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.16 : 7,710.53 = 2,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.16/7,710.53 = 2,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.16x = 7,710.53 × 2,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.16x = 18,243,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,873.20/5,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.59

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