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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.08, 7,898.56 and 2,343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.08, 7,898.56 and 2,343.22 is: 3,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.08 : 7,898.56 = 2,343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.08/7,898.56 = 2,343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.08x = 7,898.56 × 2,343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.08x = 18,508,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,038.16/5,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.91

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