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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.02, 7,923.69 and 2,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.02, 7,923.69 and 2,360.28 is: 3,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.02 : 7,923.69 = 2,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.02/7,923.69 = 2,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.02x = 7,923.69 × 2,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.02x = 18,702,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702,127.03/5,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.37

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