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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.05, 7,950.71 and 2,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.05, 7,950.71 and 2,340.14 is: 3,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.05 : 7,950.71 = 2,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.05/7,950.71 = 2,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.05x = 7,950.71 × 2,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.05x = 18,605,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,772.16/5,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.83

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