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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.94, 7,946.58 and 2,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.94, 7,946.58 and 2,375.28 is: 3,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.94 : 7,946.58 = 2,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.94/7,946.58 = 2,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.94x = 7,946.58 × 2,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.94x = 18,875,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,352.54/5,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.77

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