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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.41, 7,904.39 and 2,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.41, 7,904.39 and 2,347.74 is: 3,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.41 : 7,904.39 = 2,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.41/7,904.39 = 2,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.41x = 7,904.39 × 2,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.41x = 18,557,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,440.84/5,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.73

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