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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.02, 7,957.62 and 2,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.02, 7,957.62 and 2,344.32 is: 3,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.02 : 7,957.62 = 2,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.02/7,957.62 = 2,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.02x = 7,957.62 × 2,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.02x = 18,655,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,207.72/5,308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.53

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