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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.64, 7,717.31 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.64, 7,717.31 and 2,546.88 is: 3,820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.64 : 7,717.31 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.64/7,717.31 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.64x = 7,717.31 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.64x = 19,655,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,062.49/5,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.49

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