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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.97, 7,928.51 and 2,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.97, 7,928.51 and 2,363.25 is: 3,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.97 : 7,928.51 = 2,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.97/7,928.51 = 2,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.97x = 7,928.51 × 2,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.97x = 18,737,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,039.44/5,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.35

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