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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.46, 7,982.70 and 2,398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.46, 7,982.70 and 2,398.07 is: 3,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.46 : 7,982.70 = 2,398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.46/7,982.70 = 2,398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.46x = 7,982.70 × 2,398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.46x = 19,143,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143,073.39/5,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.01

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