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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.02, 7,890.57 and 2,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.02, 7,890.57 and 2,488.14 is: 3,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.02 : 7,890.57 = 2,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.02/7,890.57 = 2,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.02x = 7,890.57 × 2,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.02x = 19,632,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,842.84/5,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.34

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