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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.74, 7,713.50 and 2,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.74, 7,713.50 and 2,333.52 is: 3,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.74 : 7,713.50 = 2,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.74/7,713.50 = 2,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.74x = 7,713.50 × 2,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.74x = 17,999,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,594.85/5,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.28

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