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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.19, 7,893.33 and 2,480.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.19, 7,893.33 and 2,480.95 is: 3,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.19 : 7,893.33 = 2,480.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.19/7,893.33 = 2,480.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.19x = 7,893.33 × 2,480.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.19x = 19,582,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,957.06/5,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.45

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