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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.18, 7,948.80 and 2,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.18, 7,948.80 and 2,377.62 is: 3,565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.18 : 7,948.80 = 2,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.18/7,948.80 = 2,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.18x = 7,948.80 × 2,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.18x = 18,899,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,225.86/5,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.10

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