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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.48, 7,894.44 and 2,490.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.48, 7,894.44 and 2,490.69 is: 3,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.48 : 7,894.44 = 2,490.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.48/7,894.44 = 2,490.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.48x = 7,894.44 × 2,490.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.48x = 19,662,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,602.76/5,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.25

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