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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.78, 7,897.17 and 2,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.78, 7,897.17 and 2,957.90 is: 4,436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.78 : 7,897.17 = 2,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.78/7,897.17 = 2,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.78x = 7,897.17 × 2,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.78x = 23,359,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,039.14/5,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.85

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