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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.03, 7,895.14 and 2,489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.03, 7,895.14 and 2,489.46 is: 3,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.03 : 7,895.14 = 2,489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.03/7,895.14 = 2,489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.03x = 7,895.14 × 2,489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.03x = 19,654,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654,599.39/5,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.34

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