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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.46, 7,898.99 and 2,493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.46, 7,898.99 and 2,493.09 is: 3,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.46 : 7,898.99 = 2,493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.46/7,898.99 = 2,493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.46x = 7,898.99 × 2,493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.46x = 19,692,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,880.51/5,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.72

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