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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.44, 7,842.36 and 2,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.44, 7,842.36 and 2,307.44 is: 3,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.44 : 7,842.36 = 2,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.44/7,842.36 = 2,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.44x = 7,842.36 × 2,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.44x = 18,095,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095,775.16/5,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.38

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