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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.74, 7,754.94 and 2,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.74, 7,754.94 and 2,399.58 is: 3,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.74 : 7,754.94 = 2,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.74/7,754.94 = 2,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.74x = 7,754.94 × 2,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.74x = 18,608,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,598.93/5,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.74

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