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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.41, 7,893.34 and 2,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.41, 7,893.34 and 2,451.46 is: 3,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.41 : 7,893.34 = 2,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.41/7,893.34 = 2,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.41x = 7,893.34 × 2,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.41x = 19,350,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,207.28/5,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.27

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