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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.85, 7,623.66 and 2,306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.85, 7,623.66 and 2,306.57 is: 3,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.85 : 7,623.66 = 2,306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.85/7,623.66 = 2,306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.85x = 7,623.66 × 2,306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.85x = 17,584,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,505.45/5,082.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.58

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