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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.59, 7,936.57 and 2,326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.59, 7,936.57 and 2,326.51 is: 3,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.59 : 7,936.57 = 2,326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.59/7,936.57 = 2,326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.59x = 7,936.57 × 2,326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.59x = 18,464,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464,497.84/5,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.72

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