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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.54, 7,893.94 and 2,490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.54, 7,893.94 and 2,490.51 is: 3,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.54 : 7,893.94 = 2,490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.54/7,893.94 = 2,490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.54x = 7,893.94 × 2,490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.54x = 19,659,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,890.81/5,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.82

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