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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,318.70, 7,975.26 and 2,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,318.70, 7,975.26 and 2,394.48 is: 3,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,318.70 : 7,975.26 = 2,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,318.70/7,975.26 = 2,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,318.70x = 7,975.26 × 2,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,318.70x = 19,096,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096,600.56/5,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.46

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