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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.52, 7,643.31 and 2,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.52, 7,643.31 and 2,320.26 is: 3,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.52 : 7,643.31 = 2,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.52/7,643.31 = 2,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.52x = 7,643.31 × 2,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.52x = 17,734,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,429.10/5,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.40

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