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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.20, 7,899.25 and 2,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.20, 7,899.25 and 2,303.10 is: 3,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.20 : 7,899.25 = 2,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.20/7,899.25 = 2,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.20x = 7,899.25 × 2,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.20x = 18,192,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192,795.18/5,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.29

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