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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.76, 7,718.69 and 2,370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.76, 7,718.69 and 2,370.61 is: 3,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.76 : 7,718.69 = 2,370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.76/7,718.69 = 2,370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.76x = 7,718.69 × 2,370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.76x = 18,297,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,965.11/5,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.17

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