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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.06, 7,942.96 and 2,374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.06, 7,942.96 and 2,374.31 is: 3,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.06 : 7,942.96 = 2,374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.06/7,942.96 = 2,374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.06x = 7,942.96 × 2,374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.06x = 18,859,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859,072.18/5,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.62

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