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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.61, 7,919.81 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.61, 7,919.81 and 2,362.96 is: 3,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.61 : 7,919.81 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.61/7,919.81 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.61x = 7,919.81 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.61x = 18,714,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,194.24/5,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.60

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