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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.00, 7,726.29 and 2,378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.00, 7,726.29 and 2,378.61 is: 3,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.00 : 7,726.29 = 2,378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.00/7,726.29 = 2,378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.00x = 7,726.29 × 2,378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.00x = 18,377,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,830.66/5,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.51

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