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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.98, 7,759.08 and 2,394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.98, 7,759.08 and 2,394.54 is: 3,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.98 : 7,759.08 = 2,394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.98/7,759.08 = 2,394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.98x = 7,759.08 × 2,394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.98x = 18,579,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,427.42/5,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.02

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