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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.40, 7,704.82 and 2,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.40, 7,704.82 and 2,366.26 is: 3,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.40 : 7,704.82 = 2,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.40/7,704.82 = 2,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.40x = 7,704.82 × 2,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.40x = 18,231,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231,607.37/5,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.66

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