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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.96, 7,949.57 and 2,379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.96, 7,949.57 and 2,379.67 is: 3,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.96 : 7,949.57 = 2,379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.96/7,949.57 = 2,379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.96x = 7,949.57 × 2,379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.96x = 18,917,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917,321.47/5,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.32

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