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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.54, 7,955.38 and 2,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.54, 7,955.38 and 2,837.75 is: 4,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.54 : 7,955.38 = 2,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.54/7,955.38 = 2,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.54x = 7,955.38 × 2,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.54x = 22,575,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,332.72/5,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.26

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