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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.72, 7,745.40 and 2,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.72, 7,745.40 and 2,390.60 is: 3,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.72 : 7,745.40 = 2,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.72/7,745.40 = 2,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.72x = 7,745.40 × 2,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.72x = 18,516,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,153.24/5,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.04

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