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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.44, 7,898.96 and 2,493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.44, 7,898.96 and 2,493.09 is: 3,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.44 : 7,898.96 = 2,493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.44/7,898.96 = 2,493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.44x = 7,898.96 × 2,493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.44x = 19,692,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,824.42/5,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.73

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