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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.92, 7,907.01 and 2,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.92, 7,907.01 and 2,346.23 is: 3,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.92 : 7,907.01 = 2,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.92/7,907.01 = 2,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.92x = 7,907.01 × 2,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.92x = 18,551,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551,664.07/5,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.29

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