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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.42, 7,860.96 and 2,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.42, 7,860.96 and 2,901.94 is: 4,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.42 : 7,860.96 = 2,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.42/7,860.96 = 2,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.42x = 7,860.96 × 2,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.42x = 22,812,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,034.26/5,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.94

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