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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.41, 7,883.43 and 2,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.41, 7,883.43 and 2,334.76 is: 3,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.41 : 7,883.43 = 2,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.41/7,883.43 = 2,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.41x = 7,883.43 × 2,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.41x = 18,405,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,917.03/5,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.95

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