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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.05, 7,948.83 and 2,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.05, 7,948.83 and 2,376.84 is: 3,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.05 : 7,948.83 = 2,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.05/7,948.83 = 2,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.05x = 7,948.83 × 2,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.05x = 18,893,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,135.82/5,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.04

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