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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.29, 7,972.68 and 2,390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.29, 7,972.68 and 2,390.99 is: 3,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.29 : 7,972.68 = 2,390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.29/7,972.68 = 2,390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.29x = 7,972.68 × 2,390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.29x = 19,062,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,598.15/5,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.72

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