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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.58, 7,847.54 and 2,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.58, 7,847.54 and 2,270.60 is: 3,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.58 : 7,847.54 = 2,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.58/7,847.54 = 2,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.58x = 7,847.54 × 2,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.58x = 17,818,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818,624.32/5,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.37

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