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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.15, 7,954.67 and 2,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.15, 7,954.67 and 2,342.96 is: 3,515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.15 : 7,954.67 = 2,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.15/7,954.67 = 2,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.15x = 7,954.67 × 2,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.15x = 18,637,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,499.37/5,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.09

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