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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.40, 7,924.65 and 2,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.40, 7,924.65 and 2,360.70 is: 3,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.40 : 7,924.65 = 2,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.40/7,924.65 = 2,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.40x = 7,924.65 × 2,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.40x = 18,707,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,721.26/5,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.52

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