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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.67, 7,951.15 and 2,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.67, 7,951.15 and 2,340.01 is: 3,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.67 : 7,951.15 = 2,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.67/7,951.15 = 2,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.67x = 7,951.15 × 2,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.67x = 18,605,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,770.51/5,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.09

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