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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.06, 7,941.69 and 2,375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.06, 7,941.69 and 2,375.58 is: 3,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.06 : 7,941.69 = 2,375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.06/7,941.69 = 2,375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.06x = 7,941.69 × 2,375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.06x = 18,866,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,119.93/5,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.95

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