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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.96, 7,625.78 and 2,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.96, 7,625.78 and 2,308.60 is: 3,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.96 : 7,625.78 = 2,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.96/7,625.78 = 2,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.96x = 7,625.78 × 2,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.96x = 17,604,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,875.71/5,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.83

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