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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.68, 7,629.34 and 2,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.68, 7,629.34 and 2,313.92 is: 3,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.68 : 7,629.34 = 2,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.68/7,629.34 = 2,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.68x = 7,629.34 × 2,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.68x = 17,653,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,682.41/5,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.21

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