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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.48, 7,914.78 and 2,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.48, 7,914.78 and 2,354.94 is: 3,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.48 : 7,914.78 = 2,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.48/7,914.78 = 2,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.48x = 7,914.78 × 2,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.48x = 18,638,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,832.01/5,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.44

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