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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.81, 7,265.39 and 2,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.81, 7,265.39 and 2,906.94 is: 4,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.81 : 7,265.39 = 2,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.81/7,265.39 = 2,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.81x = 7,265.39 × 2,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.81x = 21,120,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,052.81/5,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.55

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