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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.75, 7,845.44 and 2,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.75, 7,845.44 and 2,308.37 is: 3,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.75 : 7,845.44 = 2,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.75/7,845.44 = 2,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.75x = 7,845.44 × 2,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.75x = 18,110,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,110,147.18/5,230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.25

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