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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.97, 7,763.24 and 2,401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.97, 7,763.24 and 2,401.93 is: 3,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.97 : 7,763.24 = 2,401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.97/7,763.24 = 2,401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.97x = 7,763.24 × 2,401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.97x = 18,646,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,747.04/5,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.26

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