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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.48, 7,895.92 and 2,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.48, 7,895.92 and 2,341.76 is: 3,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.48 : 7,895.92 = 2,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.48/7,895.92 = 2,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.48x = 7,895.92 × 2,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.48x = 18,490,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,349.62/5,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.62

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