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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.84, 7,744.45 and 2,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.84, 7,744.45 and 2,394.50 is: 3,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.84 : 7,744.45 = 2,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.84/7,744.45 = 2,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.84x = 7,744.45 × 2,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.84x = 18,544,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,107.88/5,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.75

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