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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.59, 7,714.45 and 2,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.59, 7,714.45 and 2,370.44 is: 3,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.59 : 7,714.45 = 2,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.59/7,714.45 = 2,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.59x = 7,714.45 × 2,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.59x = 18,286,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,634.74/5,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.54

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