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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.94, 7,954.44 and 2,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.94, 7,954.44 and 2,531.34 is: 3,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.94 : 7,954.44 = 2,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.94/7,954.44 = 2,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.94x = 7,954.44 × 2,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.94x = 20,135,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,392.15/5,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.16

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