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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.22, 7,974.86 and 2,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.22, 7,974.86 and 2,395.58 is: 3,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.22 : 7,974.86 = 2,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.22/7,974.86 = 2,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.22x = 7,974.86 × 2,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.22x = 19,104,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104,363.27/5,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.28

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