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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.30, 7,901.58 and 2,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.30, 7,901.58 and 2,308.02 is: 3,461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.30 : 7,901.58 = 2,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.30/7,901.58 = 2,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.30x = 7,901.58 × 2,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.30x = 18,237,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,004.67/5,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.65

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