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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.38, 7,892.49 and 2,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.38, 7,892.49 and 2,484.96 is: 3,728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.38 : 7,892.49 = 2,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.38/7,892.49 = 2,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.38x = 7,892.49 × 2,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.38x = 19,612,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612,521.95/5,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.35

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