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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.88, 7,744.44 and 2,392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.88, 7,744.44 and 2,392.68 is: 3,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.88 : 7,744.44 = 2,392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.88/7,744.44 = 2,392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.88x = 7,744.44 × 2,392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.88x = 18,529,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,966.70/5,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.22

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