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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.11, 7,945.95 and 2,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.11, 7,945.95 and 2,377.25 is: 3,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.11 : 7,945.95 = 2,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.11/7,945.95 = 2,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.11x = 7,945.95 × 2,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.11x = 18,889,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889,509.64/5,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.33

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