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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.87, 7,265.52 and 2,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.87, 7,265.52 and 2,907 is: 4,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.87 : 7,265.52 = 2,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.87/7,265.52 = 2,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.87x = 7,265.52 × 2,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.87x = 21,120,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,866.64/5,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.66

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