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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.28, 7,264.80 and 2,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.28, 7,264.80 and 2,906.52 is: 4,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.28 : 7,264.80 = 2,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.28/7,264.80 = 2,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.28x = 7,264.80 × 2,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.28x = 21,115,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,286.50/5,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.05

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