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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.02, 7,945.70 and 2,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.02, 7,945.70 and 2,333.94 is: 3,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.02 : 7,945.70 = 2,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.02/7,945.70 = 2,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.02x = 7,945.70 × 2,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.02x = 18,544,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,787.06/5,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.98

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