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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.58, 7,644.58 and 2,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.58, 7,644.58 and 2,323.08 is: 3,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.58 : 7,644.58 = 2,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.58/7,644.58 = 2,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.58x = 7,644.58 × 2,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.58x = 17,758,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758,965.10/5,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.17

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