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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.92, 7,888.68 and 2,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.92, 7,888.68 and 2,338.26 is: 3,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.92 : 7,888.68 = 2,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.92/7,888.68 = 2,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.92x = 7,888.68 × 2,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.92x = 18,445,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,784.90/5,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.19

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