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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.29, 7,907.22 and 2,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.29, 7,907.22 and 2,349 is: 3,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.29 : 7,907.22 = 2,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.29/7,907.22 = 2,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.29x = 7,907.22 × 2,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.29x = 18,574,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,059.78/5,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.96

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