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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.63, 7,897.42 and 2,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.63, 7,897.42 and 2,302.20 is: 3,453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.63 : 7,897.42 = 2,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.63/7,897.42 = 2,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.63x = 7,897.42 × 2,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.63x = 18,181,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181,427.47/5,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.50

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