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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.02, 7,264.28 and 2,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.02, 7,264.28 and 2,906.18 is: 4,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.02 : 7,264.28 = 2,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.02/7,264.28 = 2,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.02x = 7,264.28 × 2,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.02x = 21,111,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111,303.44/5,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.49

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