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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.52, 7,955.01 and 2,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.52, 7,955.01 and 2,379.24 is: 3,570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.52 : 7,955.01 = 2,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.52/7,955.01 = 2,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.52x = 7,955.01 × 2,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.52x = 18,926,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,877.99/5,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.09

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