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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.49, 7,901.52 and 2,801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.49, 7,901.52 and 2,801.39 is: 4,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.49 : 7,901.52 = 2,801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.49/7,901.52 = 2,801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.49x = 7,901.52 × 2,801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.49x = 22,135,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,189.10/5,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.62

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