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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.84, 7,944.96 and 2,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.84, 7,944.96 and 2,335.34 is: 3,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.84 : 7,944.96 = 2,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.84/7,944.96 = 2,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.84x = 7,944.96 × 2,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.84x = 18,554,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,143.16/5,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.20

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