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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.30, 7,911.72 and 2,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.30, 7,911.72 and 2,352 is: 3,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.30 : 7,911.72 = 2,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.30/7,911.72 = 2,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.30x = 7,911.72 × 2,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.30x = 18,608,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,365.44/5,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.45

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