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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.44, 7,748.94 and 2,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.44, 7,748.94 and 2,534.92 is: 3,800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.44 : 7,748.94 = 2,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.44/7,748.94 = 2,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.44x = 7,748.94 × 2,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.44x = 19,642,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642,942.98/5,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.56

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