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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.01, 7,895.45 and 2,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.01, 7,895.45 and 2,342.23 is: 3,514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.01 : 7,895.45 = 2,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.01/7,895.45 = 2,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.01x = 7,895.45 × 2,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.01x = 18,492,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,948.14/5,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.43

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