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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.42, 7,904.75 and 2,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.42, 7,904.75 and 2,344.72 is: 3,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.42 : 7,904.75 = 2,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.42/7,904.75 = 2,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.42x = 7,904.75 × 2,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.42x = 18,534,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,425.42/5,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.02

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