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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.41, 7,893.32 and 2,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.41, 7,893.32 and 2,451.45 is: 3,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.41 : 7,893.32 = 2,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.41/7,893.32 = 2,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.41x = 7,893.32 × 2,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.41x = 19,350,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,067.06/5,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.24

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