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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.96, 7,752.90 and 2,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.96, 7,752.90 and 2,392.80 is: 3,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.96 : 7,752.90 = 2,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.96/7,752.90 = 2,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.96x = 7,752.90 × 2,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.96x = 18,551,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551,139.12/5,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.64

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