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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.30, 7,903.05 and 2,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.30, 7,903.05 and 2,346.70 is: 3,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.30 : 7,903.05 = 2,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.30/7,903.05 = 2,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.30x = 7,903.05 × 2,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.30x = 18,546,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,087.44/5,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.65

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