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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.02, 7,947.20 and 2,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.02, 7,947.20 and 2,334.94 is: 3,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.02 : 7,947.20 = 2,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.02/7,947.20 = 2,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.02x = 7,947.20 × 2,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.02x = 18,556,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556,235.17/5,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.48

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