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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.11, 7,882.34 and 2,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.11, 7,882.34 and 2,293.04 is: 3,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.11 : 7,882.34 = 2,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.11/7,882.34 = 2,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.11x = 7,882.34 × 2,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.11x = 18,074,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074,520.91/5,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.07

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