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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.63, 7,752.49 and 2,395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.63, 7,752.49 and 2,395.79 is: 3,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.63 : 7,752.49 = 2,395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.63/7,752.49 = 2,395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.63x = 7,752.49 × 2,395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.63x = 18,573,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573,334.08/5,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.08

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