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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.52, 7,985.76 and 2,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.52, 7,985.76 and 2,402.32 is: 3,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.52 : 7,985.76 = 2,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.52/7,985.76 = 2,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.52x = 7,985.76 × 2,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.52x = 19,184,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,350.96/5,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.34

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