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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.89, 7,966.89 and 2,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.89, 7,966.89 and 2,395.25 is: 3,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.89 : 7,966.89 = 2,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.89/7,966.89 = 2,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.89x = 7,966.89 × 2,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.89x = 19,082,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,653.44/5,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.41

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