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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.46, 7,940.24 and 2,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.46, 7,940.24 and 2,370.09 is: 3,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.46 : 7,940.24 = 2,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.46/7,940.24 = 2,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.46x = 7,940.24 × 2,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.46x = 18,819,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819,083.42/5,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.83

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