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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.36, 7,718.49 and 2,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.36, 7,718.49 and 2,373.30 is: 3,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.36 : 7,718.49 = 2,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.36/7,718.49 = 2,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.36x = 7,718.49 × 2,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.36x = 18,318,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318,292.32/5,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.08

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