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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.66, 7,752.36 and 2,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.66, 7,752.36 and 2,393.20 is: 3,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.66 : 7,752.36 = 2,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.66/7,752.36 = 2,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.66x = 7,752.36 × 2,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.66x = 18,552,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,947.95/5,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.20

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