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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.03, 7,717.51 and 2,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.03, 7,717.51 and 2,184.43 is: 3,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.03 : 7,717.51 = 2,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.03/7,717.51 = 2,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.03x = 7,717.51 × 2,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.03x = 16,858,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858,360.37/5,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.99

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