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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.90, 7,265.47 and 2,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.90, 7,265.47 and 2,907.04 is: 4,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.90 : 7,265.47 = 2,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.90/7,265.47 = 2,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.90x = 7,265.47 × 2,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.90x = 21,121,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,013.73/5,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.67

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