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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.44, 7,893.07 and 2,339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.44, 7,893.07 and 2,339.97 is: 3,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.44 : 7,893.07 = 2,339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.44/7,893.07 = 2,339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.44x = 7,893.07 × 2,339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.44x = 18,469,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,547.01/5,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.36

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