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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.56, 7,952.94 and 2,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.56, 7,952.94 and 2,383.08 is: 3,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.56 : 7,952.94 = 2,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.56/7,952.94 = 2,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.56x = 7,952.94 × 2,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.56x = 18,952,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,492.26/5,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.19

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