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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.32, 7,910.52 and 2,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.32, 7,910.52 and 2,352.08 is: 3,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.32 : 7,910.52 = 2,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.32/7,910.52 = 2,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.32x = 7,910.52 × 2,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.32x = 18,606,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,175.88/5,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.69

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