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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.26, 7,890.72 and 2,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.26, 7,890.72 and 2,667.40 is: 3,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.26 : 7,890.72 = 2,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.26/7,890.72 = 2,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.26x = 7,890.72 × 2,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.26x = 21,047,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,706.53/5,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.23

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