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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.94, 7,265.53 and 2,907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.94, 7,265.53 and 2,907.02 is: 4,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.94 : 7,265.53 = 2,907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.94/7,265.53 = 2,907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.94x = 7,265.53 × 2,907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.94x = 21,121,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,041.02/5,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.64

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