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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.60, 7,742.49 and 2,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.60, 7,742.49 and 2,391.45 is: 3,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.60 : 7,742.49 = 2,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.60/7,742.49 = 2,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.60x = 7,742.49 × 2,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.60x = 18,515,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,777.71/5,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.36

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