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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.24, 7,908.48 and 2,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.24, 7,908.48 and 2,355.36 is: 3,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.24 : 7,908.48 = 2,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.24/7,908.48 = 2,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.24x = 7,908.48 × 2,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.24x = 18,627,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,317.45/5,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.75

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