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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.74, 7,849.44 and 2,311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.74, 7,849.44 and 2,311.03 is: 3,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.74 : 7,849.44 = 2,311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.74/7,849.44 = 2,311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.74x = 7,849.44 × 2,311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.74x = 18,140,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140,301.14/5,232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.70

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