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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.61, 7,904.60 and 2,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.61, 7,904.60 and 2,306.54 is: 3,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.61 : 7,904.60 = 2,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.61/7,904.60 = 2,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.61x = 7,904.60 × 2,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.61x = 18,232,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,225.03/5,269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.88

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