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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.61, 7,945.20 and 2,376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.61, 7,945.20 and 2,376.75 is: 3,564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.61 : 7,945.20 = 2,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.61/7,945.20 = 2,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.61x = 7,945.20 × 2,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.61x = 18,883,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,754.10/5,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.58

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