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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.31, 7,924.32 and 2,322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.31, 7,924.32 and 2,322.33 is: 3,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.31 : 7,924.32 = 2,322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.31/7,924.32 = 2,322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.31x = 7,924.32 × 2,322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.31x = 18,402,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,886.07/5,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.89

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