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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.08, 7,754.90 and 2,399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.08, 7,754.90 and 2,399.02 is: 3,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.08 : 7,754.90 = 2,399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.08/7,754.90 = 2,399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.08x = 7,754.90 × 2,399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.08x = 18,604,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604,160.20/5,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.34

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