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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.14, 7,892.46 and 2,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.14, 7,892.46 and 2,448.62 is: 3,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.14 : 7,892.46 = 2,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.14/7,892.46 = 2,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.14x = 7,892.46 × 2,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.14x = 19,325,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,635.41/5,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.28

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