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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.66, 7,748.67 and 2,397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.66, 7,748.67 and 2,397.31 is: 3,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.66 : 7,748.67 = 2,397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.66/7,748.67 = 2,397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.66x = 7,748.67 × 2,397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.66x = 18,575,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575,964.08/5,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.96

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