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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.75, 7,894.96 and 2,630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.75, 7,894.96 and 2,630.45 is: 3,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.75 : 7,894.96 = 2,630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.75/7,894.96 = 2,630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.75x = 7,894.96 × 2,630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.75x = 20,767,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,310.69/5,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.09

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