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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.44, 7,885.32 and 2,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.44, 7,885.32 and 2,486.92 is: 3,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.44 : 7,885.32 = 2,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.44/7,885.32 = 2,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.44x = 7,885.32 × 2,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.44x = 19,610,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610,160.01/5,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.02

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