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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.95, 7,976.93 and 2,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.95, 7,976.93 and 2,392.84 is: 3,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.95 : 7,976.93 = 2,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.95/7,976.93 = 2,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.95x = 7,976.93 × 2,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.95x = 19,087,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,533.13/5,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.26

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