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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.36, 7,882.26 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.36, 7,882.26 and 2,332.60 is: 3,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.36 : 7,882.26 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.36/7,882.26 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.36x = 7,882.26 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.36x = 18,386,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386,159.68/5,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.22

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