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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.55, 7,756.44 and 2,398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.55, 7,756.44 and 2,398.94 is: 3,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.55 : 7,756.44 = 2,398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.55/7,756.44 = 2,398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.55x = 7,756.44 × 2,398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.55x = 18,607,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607,215.48/5,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.91

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