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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.35, 7,941.41 and 2,530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.35, 7,941.41 and 2,530.97 is: 3,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.35 : 7,941.41 = 2,530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.35/7,941.41 = 2,530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.35x = 7,941.41 × 2,530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.35x = 20,099,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,495.07/5,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.68

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