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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.25, 7,732.79 and 2,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.25, 7,732.79 and 2,307.27 is: 3,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.25 : 7,732.79 = 2,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.25/7,732.79 = 2,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.25x = 7,732.79 × 2,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.25x = 17,841,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841,657.72/5,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.52

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