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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.46, 7,853.34 and 2,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.46, 7,853.34 and 2,901.54 is: 4,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.46 : 7,853.34 = 2,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.46/7,853.34 = 2,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.46x = 7,853.34 × 2,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.46x = 22,786,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,780.14/5,240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.24

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