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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.37, 7,261.79 and 3,401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.37, 7,261.79 and 3,401.37 is: 4,691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.37 : 7,261.79 = 3,401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.37/7,261.79 = 3,401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.37x = 7,261.79 × 3,401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.37x = 24,700,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,017.65/5,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.92

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