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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.28, 7,717.94 and 2,370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.28, 7,717.94 and 2,370.11 is: 3,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.28 : 7,717.94 = 2,370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.28/7,717.94 = 2,370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.28x = 7,717.94 × 2,370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.28x = 18,292,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,316.33/5,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.41

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