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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.37, 7,626.58 and 2,309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.37, 7,626.58 and 2,309.02 is: 3,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.37 : 7,626.58 = 2,309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.37/7,626.58 = 2,309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.37x = 7,626.58 × 2,309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.37x = 17,609,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,900.91/5,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.90

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