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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,234.16, 7,848.48 and 2,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,234.16, 7,848.48 and 2,311.08 is: 3,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,234.16 : 7,848.48 = 2,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,234.16/7,848.48 = 2,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,234.16x = 7,848.48 × 2,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,234.16x = 18,138,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,465.16/5,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.40

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