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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.64, 7,735.83 and 2,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.64, 7,735.83 and 2,384.51 is: 3,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.64 : 7,735.83 = 2,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.64/7,735.83 = 2,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.64x = 7,735.83 × 2,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.64x = 18,446,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446,188.35/5,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.40

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