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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.41, 7,264.92 and 2,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.41, 7,264.92 and 2,874.55 is: 3,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.41 : 7,264.92 = 2,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.41/7,264.92 = 2,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.41x = 7,264.92 × 2,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.41x = 20,883,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883,375.79/5,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.90

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