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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.03, 7,960.98 and 2,347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.03, 7,960.98 and 2,347.38 is: 3,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.03 : 7,960.98 = 2,347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.03/7,960.98 = 2,347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.03x = 7,960.98 × 2,347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.03x = 18,687,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687,454.04/5,308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.60

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