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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.58, 7,973.91 and 2,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.58, 7,973.91 and 2,392.26 is: 3,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.58 : 7,973.91 = 2,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.58/7,973.91 = 2,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.58x = 7,973.91 × 2,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.58x = 19,075,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075,665.94/5,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.66

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