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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.30, 7,263.44 and 2,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.30, 7,263.44 and 2,905.46 is: 4,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.30 : 7,263.44 = 2,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.30/7,263.44 = 2,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.30x = 7,263.44 × 2,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.30x = 21,103,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103,634.38/5,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.58

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