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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.36, 7,736.04 and 2,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.36, 7,736.04 and 2,194.92 is: 3,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.36 : 7,736.04 = 2,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.36/7,736.04 = 2,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.36x = 7,736.04 × 2,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.36x = 16,979,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,988.92/5,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.38

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