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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.80, 7,754.62 and 2,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.80, 7,754.62 and 2,394.60 is: 3,589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.80 : 7,754.62 = 2,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.80/7,754.62 = 2,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.80x = 7,754.62 × 2,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.80x = 18,569,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569,188.04/5,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.08

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