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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.01, 7,898.45 and 2,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.01, 7,898.45 and 2,344.23 is: 3,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.01 : 7,898.45 = 2,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.01/7,898.45 = 2,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.01x = 7,898.45 × 2,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.01x = 18,515,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,771.72/5,264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.43

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