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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.36, 7,952.56 and 2,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.36, 7,952.56 and 2,384.50 is: 3,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.36 : 7,952.56 = 2,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.36/7,952.56 = 2,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.36x = 7,952.56 × 2,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.36x = 18,962,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,879.32/5,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.29

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