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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.22, 7,264.61 and 2,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.22, 7,264.61 and 2,906.34 is: 4,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.22 : 7,264.61 = 2,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.22/7,264.61 = 2,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.22x = 7,264.61 × 2,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.22x = 21,113,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,412.10/5,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.74

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