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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.17, 7,900.44 and 2,305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.17, 7,900.44 and 2,305.54 is: 3,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.17 : 7,900.44 = 2,305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.17/7,900.44 = 2,305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.17x = 7,900.44 × 2,305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.17x = 18,214,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214,780.44/5,267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.17

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