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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.49, 7,904.52 and 2,803.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.49, 7,904.52 and 2,803.39 is: 4,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.49 : 7,904.52 = 2,803.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.49/7,904.52 = 2,803.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.49x = 7,904.52 × 2,803.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.49x = 22,159,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,452.32/5,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.63

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