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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.58, 7,723.28 and 2,518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.58, 7,723.28 and 2,518.28 is: 3,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.58 : 7,723.28 = 2,518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.58/7,723.28 = 2,518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.58x = 7,723.28 × 2,518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.58x = 19,449,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,449,381.56/5,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.15

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