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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.72, 7,710.90 and 2,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.72, 7,710.90 and 2,367.58 is: 3,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.72 : 7,710.90 = 2,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.72/7,710.90 = 2,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.72x = 7,710.90 × 2,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.72x = 18,256,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,172.62/5,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.53

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