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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.22, 7,266.76 and 2,908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.22, 7,266.76 and 2,908.22 is: 4,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.22 : 7,266.76 = 2,908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.22/7,266.76 = 2,908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.22x = 7,266.76 × 2,908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.22x = 21,133,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,293.16/5,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.99

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