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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.02, 7,955.90 and 2,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.02, 7,955.90 and 2,530.24 is: 3,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.02 : 7,955.90 = 2,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.02/7,955.90 = 2,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.02x = 7,955.90 × 2,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.02x = 20,130,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,336.42/5,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.58

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