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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.42, 7,957.99 and 2,534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.42, 7,957.99 and 2,534.05 is: 3,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.42 : 7,957.99 = 2,534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.42/7,957.99 = 2,534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.42x = 7,957.99 × 2,534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.42x = 20,165,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,944.56/5,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.01

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