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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.89, 7,892.51 and 2,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.89, 7,892.51 and 2,303.08 is: 3,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.89 : 7,892.51 = 2,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.89/7,892.51 = 2,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.89x = 7,892.51 × 2,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.89x = 18,177,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,050.68/5,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.85

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