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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.40, 7,904.44 and 2,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.40, 7,904.44 and 2,348.76 is: 3,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.40 : 7,904.44 = 2,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.40/7,904.44 = 2,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.40x = 7,904.44 × 2,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.40x = 18,565,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,632.49/5,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.96

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