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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.69, 7,894.08 and 2,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.69, 7,894.08 and 2,481.45 is: 3,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.69 : 7,894.08 = 2,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.69/7,894.08 = 2,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.69x = 7,894.08 × 2,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.69x = 19,588,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,764.82/5,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.20

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