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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.70, 7,623.20 and 2,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.70, 7,623.20 and 2,310.26 is: 3,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.70 : 7,623.20 = 2,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.70/7,623.20 = 2,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.70x = 7,623.20 × 2,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.70x = 17,611,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,574.03/5,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.32

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