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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.67, 7,952.37 and 2,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.67, 7,952.37 and 2,530.30 is: 3,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.67 : 7,952.37 = 2,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.67/7,952.37 = 2,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.67x = 7,952.37 × 2,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.67x = 20,121,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,881.81/5,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.39

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