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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.35, 7,619.98 and 2,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.35, 7,619.98 and 2,306.22 is: 3,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.35 : 7,619.98 = 2,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.35/7,619.98 = 2,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.35x = 7,619.98 × 2,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.35x = 17,573,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,353.16/5,079.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.76

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