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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.22, 7,713.41 and 2,024.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.22, 7,713.41 and 2,024.51 is: 3,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.22 : 7,713.41 = 2,024.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.22/7,713.41 = 2,024.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.22x = 7,713.41 × 2,024.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.22x = 15,615,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,875.68/5,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.44

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