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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.94, 7,737.89 and 2,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.94, 7,737.89 and 2,346.99 is: 3,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.94 : 7,737.89 = 2,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.94/7,737.89 = 2,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.94x = 7,737.89 × 2,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.94x = 18,160,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160,750.45/5,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.93

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