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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.24, 7,710.72 and 2,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.24, 7,710.72 and 2,368.84 is: 3,549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.24 : 7,710.72 = 2,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.24/7,710.72 = 2,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.24x = 7,710.72 × 2,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.24x = 18,265,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265,461.96/5,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.28

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