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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.51, 7,889.26 and 2,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.51, 7,889.26 and 2,297.34 is: 3,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.51 : 7,889.26 = 2,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.51/7,889.26 = 2,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.51x = 7,889.26 × 2,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.51x = 18,124,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,292.17/5,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.01

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