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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.82, 7,745.52 and 2,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.82, 7,745.52 and 2,390.72 is: 3,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.82 : 7,745.52 = 2,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.82/7,745.52 = 2,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.82x = 7,745.52 × 2,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.82x = 18,517,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517,369.57/5,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.21

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