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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.28, 7,640.74 and 2,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.28, 7,640.74 and 2,323.71 is: 3,484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.28 : 7,640.74 = 2,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.28/7,640.74 = 2,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.28x = 7,640.74 × 2,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.28x = 17,754,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,863.95/5,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.57

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