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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.94, 7,899.72 and 2,493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.94, 7,899.72 and 2,493.59 is: 3,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.94 : 7,899.72 = 2,493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.94/7,899.72 = 2,493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.94x = 7,899.72 × 2,493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.94x = 19,698,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,650.33/5,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.48

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