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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.69, 7,755.14 and 2,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.69, 7,755.14 and 2,398.08 is: 3,594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.69 : 7,755.14 = 2,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.69/7,755.14 = 2,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.69x = 7,755.14 × 2,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.69x = 18,597,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,446.13/5,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.62

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