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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.74, 7,907.94 and 2,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.74, 7,907.94 and 2,349.18 is: 3,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.74 : 7,907.94 = 2,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.74/7,907.94 = 2,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.74x = 7,907.94 × 2,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.74x = 18,577,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,174.49/5,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.25

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