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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.24, 7,935.36 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.24, 7,935.36 and 2,368 is: 3,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.24 : 7,935.36 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.24/7,935.36 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.24x = 7,935.36 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.24x = 18,790,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790,932.48/5,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.00

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