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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154, 7,724.66 and 2,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154, 7,724.66 and 2,376.82 is: 3,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154 : 7,724.66 = 2,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154/7,724.66 = 2,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154x = 7,724.66 × 2,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154x = 18,360,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,087.76/5,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.30

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