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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.76, 7,733.44 and 2,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.76, 7,733.44 and 2,382.56 is: 3,570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.76 : 7,733.44 = 2,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.76/7,733.44 = 2,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.76x = 7,733.44 × 2,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.76x = 18,425,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425,384.81/5,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.98

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