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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.31, 7,949.04 and 2,375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.31, 7,949.04 and 2,375.62 is: 3,564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.31 : 7,949.04 = 2,375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.31/7,949.04 = 2,375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.31x = 7,949.04 × 2,375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.31x = 18,883,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,898.40/5,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.81

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