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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.92, 7,752.14 and 2,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.92, 7,752.14 and 2,393.86 is: 3,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.92 : 7,752.14 = 2,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.92/7,752.14 = 2,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.92x = 7,752.14 × 2,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.92x = 18,557,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,537.86/5,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.22

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