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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.70, 7,931.34 and 2,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.70, 7,931.34 and 2,524.06 is: 3,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.70 : 7,931.34 = 2,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.70/7,931.34 = 2,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.70x = 7,931.34 × 2,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.70x = 20,019,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019,178.04/5,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.98

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