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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.84, 7,946.46 and 2,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.84, 7,946.46 and 2,336.34 is: 3,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.84 : 7,946.46 = 2,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.84/7,946.46 = 2,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.84x = 7,946.46 × 2,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.84x = 18,565,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,632.36/5,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.70

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