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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,081.92, 7,622.88 and 2,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,081.92, 7,622.88 and 2,344 is: 3,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,081.92 : 7,622.88 = 2,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,081.92/7,622.88 = 2,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,081.92x = 7,622.88 × 2,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,081.92x = 17,868,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,030.72/5,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.00

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