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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.40, 7,889.90 and 2,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.40, 7,889.90 and 2,800.40 is: 4,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.40 : 7,889.90 = 2,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.40/7,889.90 = 2,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.40x = 7,889.90 × 2,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.40x = 22,094,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,875.96/5,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.04

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