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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.36, 7,900.26 and 2,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.36, 7,900.26 and 2,344.60 is: 3,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.36 : 7,900.26 = 2,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.36/7,900.26 = 2,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.36x = 7,900.26 × 2,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.36x = 18,522,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522,949.60/5,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.22

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