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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.42, 7,262.37 and 2,904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.42, 7,262.37 and 2,904.42 is: 4,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.42 : 7,262.37 = 2,904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.42/7,262.37 = 2,904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.42x = 7,262.37 × 2,904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.42x = 21,092,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,972.68/5,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.23

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