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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.89, 7,954.34 and 2,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.89, 7,954.34 and 2,379.15 is: 3,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.89 : 7,954.34 = 2,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.89/7,954.34 = 2,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.89x = 7,954.34 × 2,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.89x = 18,924,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924,556.12/5,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.73

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