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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.06, 7,758.42 and 2,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.06, 7,758.42 and 2,397.04 is: 3,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.06 : 7,758.42 = 2,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.06/7,758.42 = 2,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.06x = 7,758.42 × 2,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.06x = 18,597,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,243.08/5,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.02

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