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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.42, 7,264.95 and 2,906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.42, 7,264.95 and 2,906.51 is: 4,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.42 : 7,264.95 = 2,906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.42/7,264.95 = 2,906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.42x = 7,264.95 × 2,906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.42x = 21,115,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,649.82/5,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.01

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