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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.94, 7,265.43 and 2,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.94, 7,265.43 and 2,907.08 is: 4,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.94 : 7,265.43 = 2,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.94/7,265.43 = 2,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.94x = 7,265.43 × 2,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.94x = 21,121,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,186.24/5,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.67

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