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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.96, 7,967.40 and 2,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.96, 7,967.40 and 2,390.64 is: 3,586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.96 : 7,967.40 = 2,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.96/7,967.40 = 2,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.96x = 7,967.40 × 2,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.96x = 19,047,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,185.14/5,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.39

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