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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.82, 7,711.02 and 2,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.82, 7,711.02 and 2,367.69 is: 3,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.82 : 7,711.02 = 2,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.82/7,711.02 = 2,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.82x = 7,711.02 × 2,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.82x = 18,257,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,304.94/5,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.68

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