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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.44, 7,891.02 and 2,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.44, 7,891.02 and 2,337.48 is: 3,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.44 : 7,891.02 = 2,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.44/7,891.02 = 2,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.44x = 7,891.02 × 2,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.44x = 18,445,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,101.43/5,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.05

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